A new deal that would end the fighting between Ukrainian security forces and Russian-backed separatists is being met with skepticism amid an escalation in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.“This is essentially the same ceasefire that failed before, so I expect the same issues to arise: Kyiv’s control of the border, lack of removal of non-Ukrainian weapons, and military personnel, etc.,” Frances G. Burwell, Vice President and Director of the Atlantic Council’s Program on Transatlantic Relations, said in an interview.“But what may be very problematic is the length of time between now and the coming into force of the ceasefire on …read more
Source: Atlantic Council