Truce renewed at Munich security conference

A truce between Russia-backed separatists and the Ukrainian army will come into force on Monday in eastern Ukraine, according to Russia’s foreign minister. The deal was brokered on Saturday at the Munich security conference with the participation of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France. “It is positive that the contact group [of foreign ministers of the […]

A truce between Russia-backed separatists and the Ukrainian army will come into force on Monday in eastern Ukraine, according to Russia’s foreign minister.
The deal was brokered on Saturday at the Munich security conference with the participation of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France.
“It is positive that the contact group [of foreign ministers of the four countries] agreed once again for the start of a ceasefire on February 20,” Sergey Lavrov said.
The agreement also concerns “the start of the withdrawal of heavy arms” in eastern Ukraine.