Putin's ceasefire was to have the eastern provinces that were Russia Speaking People govern themselves while Ukraine retained it's sovereign borders. If the folks that were Russian Speaking provided they could govern themselves, without violence I suppose, it is only rational they could decide to be autonomous and free countries.
Cute, huh? That was the terms of the ceasefire. It looks as though neither side cares about a ceasefire under those terms.
September 13, 2014
By Ledyard King
Ukraine fended off an attack by pro-Russian rebels (click here) at a major airport Saturday as Moscow sent another convoy of aid into the country, underscoring the fragility of the cease-fire between the two countries.
Ukrainian military leaders repelled separatists at Donetsk airport as another round of fighting erupted in the eastern part of the country Saturday, about a week after the cease-fire agreement was reached.
A volley of rockets struck residential buildings near the airport but no casualties were reported, according to a statement posted on the City Council website.
Heightening tensions further was Moscow's decision to send a second convoy of trucks into Ukraine without its consent....
Cute, huh? That was the terms of the ceasefire. It looks as though neither side cares about a ceasefire under those terms.
September 13, 2014
By Ledyard King
Ukraine fended off an attack by pro-Russian rebels (click here) at a major airport Saturday as Moscow sent another convoy of aid into the country, underscoring the fragility of the cease-fire between the two countries.
Ukrainian military leaders repelled separatists at Donetsk airport as another round of fighting erupted in the eastern part of the country Saturday, about a week after the cease-fire agreement was reached.
A volley of rockets struck residential buildings near the airport but no casualties were reported, according to a statement posted on the City Council website.
Heightening tensions further was Moscow's decision to send a second convoy of trucks into Ukraine without its consent....
