Peace Talks Resume Between Ukraine And Separatists In Minsk

Ukraine and Separatists Resume Peace Talks -- Voice of America

Representatives of Ukraine and separatist rebels who support Russia resumed fresh peace talks Wednesday, with the Russian government and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) also taking part.

The goal is a settlement of the crisis dividing the government in Kyiv and the rebels, most of whom are in eastern Ukraine. Negotiators are focusing first on how to solidify a cease-fire that has reduced fighting since September, by gaining agreement on the pullback of troops and heavy weapons, prisoner exchanges, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to eastern Ukraine.

After Wednesday's discussions, the participants are expected to convene again on Friday. The VOA correspondent monitoring the closed-door talks says no major developments are expected before then.

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My Comment: I have no reason to be optimistic that these talks will be successful .... but at least they are "talking".