BREAKING NEWS: Ukraine And Pro-Russian Rebels Have Agreed To A Ceasefire Starting at 14:00 GMT

Kiev, E. Ukraine Militia Sign Ceasefire Agreement -- RT

Kiev officials and representatives of the two self-proclaimed republics in southeastern Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire, as the contact group met behind closed doors in Belarus.

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has confirmed the ceasefire agreement on his Twitter account.

The truce agreement comes into force starting 6 pm local time (15:00 GMT).

The president has ordered to cease fire starting at the time stated in the protocol.

“I give the order to the chief of the General staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to cease fire, starting from 18.00 [local time] on September 5,” Poroshenko said.

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Update: Ukraine Contact Group Signs Ceasefire Deal Starting From 14:00 GMT Friday -- RIA Novosti