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Local people walk past damaged buildings after overnight shelling in Donetsk, Ukraine. A new wave of violence was reported although a cease-fire was declared in the main separatists city. Picture: EPA.

Ukraine violence

Germany & France see fresh momentum from Ukraine ceasefire

By Reuters

Officials said Ukraine had agreed to abide by a new seven-day truce proposed by Russian separatists.

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  • FILE: A man stands next a crater following shelling in the Kuybeshevski area in Donetsk. Picture: AFP

    3 Ukrainian soldiers killed in past 24 hours

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  • FILE: Local people walk past damaged buildings after overnight shelling in Donetsk, Ukraine. A new wave of violence was reported although a cease-fire was declared in the main separatists city. Picture: EPA.

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    2731 days ago
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