Ukraine, Rebels to Begin Withdrawing Weapons

Military officials said both sides in Ukraine’s conflict have agreed to pull back their heavy weapons from the frontlines in eastern Ukraine; a positive sign for the implementation of a peace plan that has been violated repeatedly. The officials said the pro-Russian rebels signed an agreement to complete the withdrawal over the next two weeks. Media reports said the rebels may begin withdrawing their weapons on Sunday. The rebels have confirmed through news agencies that they signed...

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