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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
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Uncle Joe
(58,340 posts)1. Kicked and recommended.
Thanks for the thread, dipsydoodle.
dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)2. At least a reinforced at start
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
development.
daleo
(21,317 posts)4. Better to jaw, jaw, jaw
Than war, war, war
Bosonic
(3,746 posts)5. As ceasefires go, a lot more emphasis on the fire
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