Ukrainian crisis: Ceasefire agreed as Russia launches military exercises across 12 regions

‘A battle of nerves ended this morning as the Russian and Ukrainian leaders agreed to a ceasefire in Belarus over contested territory in the embattled eastern European state.

Russian president Vladimir Putin announced the ceasefire would be effective from midnight 15th February, bringing hope to a conflict that has claimed the lives of more than 5,400 people.

It brings an end to tense 15-hour talks with the French and German leaders.’

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