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dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
Sat Sep 20, 2014, 01:08 AM Sep 2014

Ukraine deal with pro-Russian rebels at Minsk talks

Source: BBC News

Ukraine's government and pro-Russia rebels have agreed a memorandum on a peace plan for the eastern conflict.

The deal includes setting up a 30km (19-mile) buffer zone, a ban on overflights of part of eastern Ukraine by military aircraft and the withdrawal of "foreign mercenaries" on both sides.

The agreement was announced at talks in the Belarusian capital Minsk, where a ceasefire was agreed two weeks ago.



Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29290246

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Ukraine deal with pro-Russian rebels at Minsk talks (Original Post) dipsydoodle Sep 2014 OP
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #1
At least a reinforced at start dipsydoodle Sep 2014 #2
They still have some serious negotiating talks to work out, but I believe this is a positive Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #3
Better to jaw, jaw, jaw daleo Sep 2014 #4
As ceasefires go, a lot more emphasis on the fire Bosonic Sep 2014 #5

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
2. At least a reinforced at start
Sat Sep 20, 2014, 01:35 AM
Sep 2014

which should further enhance protection and well being of civilians.

Which is good.

Uncle Joe

(58,340 posts)
3. They still have some serious negotiating talks to work out, but I believe this is a positive
Sat Sep 20, 2014, 01:41 AM
Sep 2014

development.

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