Ukraine Peace Talks Have Collapsed

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Ukraine Crisis: Key Peace Talks In Minsk Called Off -- BBC

A key round of peace talks between Ukraine's government and pro-Russian rebels, due to take place in Minsk on Friday, has been called off, Belarusian officials say.



No immediate reason was given by the Belarusian foreign ministry.



The talks had begun on Wednesday to try to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine which has left 4,700 dead.



A ceasefire and framework peace deal were announced in Minsk in September but neither has been properly observed.



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More News On The Collapse Of The Ukraine Peace Talks

Talks on Ukraine Settlement Break Down -- AP

Ukraine crisis: Peace talks cancelled in Minsk -- Radio Free Europe

Ukraine Peace Talks End With No Indication Of Progress -- Radio Free Europe

Ukraine peace talks in Belarus called off at the eleventh hour -- The Independent

Ukraine, Pro-Russia Rebels Report Little Progress in Talks to End Fighting -- WSJ

Ukraine peace talks canceled in Minsk -- Deutsche Welle

Ukraine peace talks break down -- Al Jazeera

Ukraine Peace Talks In Minsk Called Off, Say Belarusian Officials -- IBTimes

There's No End In Sight To The Conflict Between Russia And Ukraine -- AFP

No Progress Seen After Initial Ukraine Talks -- VOA

Ukraine peace negotiations cancelled in Minsk: Belarus -- Press TV (Iran)

Minsk Peace Talks on Ukraine Unlikely to Resume December 26: Source -- Sputnik



Update: At least there was some progress .... Prisoner swap agreed despite stalled Ukraine peace talks (France24/AFP)