Ukraine Crisis: Ceasefire Holds But Russia Says It 'Will React' To Further EU Penalties -- The Independent
Further travel and economic sanctions on Russia were approved by the EU yesterday, however its Foreign Ministry warned this morning that it would "react" if they are imposed
A ceasefire between Ukraine and separatist rebels began last night and appears to still be in place, after a five-month bloody conflict left more than 2,000 dead.
The deal began at 6pm local time after being signed in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, by Kiev, Moscow and the Russia-backed separatists, as well as the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
As part of the agreement, all heavy weaponry is to be withdrawn, more than 1,000 prisoners released and humanitarian aid sent to the epicentre of the fighting in eastern Ukraine.
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More News On Russian Reaction To More EU/U.S. Sanctions
Russia 'will react' to EU sanctions -- BBC
Ukraine crisis: Russia warns of reaction to fresh EU economic sanctions -- The Guardian
Moscow Promises Response to EU Sanctions Announced After Minsk Meeting on Ukraine -- RIA Novosti
Russia warns it will react if new EU sanctions imposed -- Irish Times
My Comment: To impose these sanctions now .... with a ceasefire trying to take hold in Ukraine .... this is not going to help the situation at all.
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