US Secretary of State John Kerry has flown to Ukraine's capital Kiev for talks to try and resolve the recent upsurge in fighting in the east of the country.
An offensive by Russian backed militants has lead to mounting civilian and military casualties, the shelling of residential areas and has forced thousands for flee from their homes.
Secretary of State Kerry says that peace is possible, but that Russia is clearly stoking the conflict there.
IN: But we cannot….
OUT: prosecute this conflict….
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Mr Kerry repeated the need for a diplomatic solution but said that Russia must comply with a September ceasefire deal signed in September.
IN: Our choice is….
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Secretary of State Kerry says that Russia must not pursue violence in Ukraine.
IN: It is fully….
OUT: fostering greater violence….
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