Kiev says OSCE to monitor ceasefire in east Ukraine

‘Kiev says the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has agreed to send observers to monitor the truce in Ukraine’s eastern areas still witnessing clashes between pro-Russians and government troops.

On Tuesday, the Ukrainian government announced that the leaders of Russia, Germany and France had agreed on Kiev’s suggestion “to send monitors to all locations of ceasefire violations.

A statement by the four leaders said the OSCE would start with monitoring 10 flashpoint areas, including the Donetsk airport area which has been under the control of pro-Russia forces since January.’

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