Ukraine’s military has begun the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the front line in the eastern part of the country as part of a truce. Ukraine’s ministry of defence said the pullout of 100mm calibre artillery “is the first step” and will be monitored by OSCE observers. Though the pro-Russian rebels also claimed to have…
Ukraine Troops Withdraw From Key Town
Ukraine forces have begun withdrawing from the embattled town of Debaltseve, Ukrainian president, Petro Poroshenko announced on Wednesday. The President said 80 per cent of Ukraine’s troops had vacated the key town on Wednesday morning, with more to follow. Fighting over the town, a major transport hub, has been on going for many months now.…