Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko says the Ukrainian government and pro-Russia rebels have signed a ceasefire deal, based on his peace plan for eastern Ukraine, following talks in Minsk.
The Ukrainian leader made the announcement at the NATO summit in Wales, where western leaders had been discussing further sanctions against Russia in case the peace talks collapsed.
The ceasefire is due to come into effect shortly.... bringing an end to hostilities that have killed over 2 and a half thousand people.
The Ukrainian president welcomed the agreement.
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The Ukrainian president welcomed the agreement and said his country would abide by the agreement to build a lasting peace.
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OUT:...on Donbas."
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The Ukrainian president welcomed the agreement and described the actions of Russia as unacceptable.
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