Ukraine, Russian-Backed Rebels Agree on Buffer Zone in Peace Talks

iStock/Thinkstock(KIEV, Ukraine) — While efforts are progressing to end the conflict in Ukraine, tensions were renewed Saturday with fresh provocations from both sides.

Ukrainian officials and Russian-backed rebels moved to strengthen a ceasefire, agreeing to an 18-mile buffer zone that would prohibit overflights and be free of heavy weapons.

In addition to the decision, both groups reportedly agreed to swap prisoners.

Still, ideas of peace did not linger for long as an arms factory was targeted near rebel-held Donetsk, and Russia again sent an unauthorized humanitarian aid convey to rebel-held cities hit hard by fighting.



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