More Talks Between The Presidents Of Russia And Ukraine On Finding A Peaceful Solution To The Civil War In Eastern Ukraine

Putin, Ukraine Leader Talk Peace In Phone Call -- CNN

(CNN) -- The leaders of Ukraine and Russia talked peace on Thursday amid the longstanding tensions between the countries over the grinding unrest in eastern Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin chatted over the telephone, according to Poroshenko's office. Putin also spoke with the German and French leaders amid regional concern over the crisis.

Poroshenko discussed the main points and the implementation of a peace plan for eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian authorities have been at odds with pro-Russia separatists.

Putin, according to the statement, backs an effort to de-escalate tensions in eastern regions and a process to forge a cease-fire and a peace plan.

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My Comment: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has offered his peace plan .... and Putin has given his "semi-endorsement" of it. Unfortunately .... the situation on the ground is anything but conducive to peace as military clashes continue to grow (see here and here).

Update: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is not only facing opposition from pro-Russian rebels in the east .... but he is also facing opposition from Ukrainians themselves .... Anger, Threats in Ukraine’s Capital Over Ceasefire Proposal -- VOA