The Russian Embassy here on Friday welcomed “India’s balanced, principled and independent approach” in response to India’s statement at the United Nations Security Council welcoming the implementation of the Minsk agreements which, it said, provided a basis for a “negotiated and peaceful settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine.” Any steps that ‘‘increase tension may best be avoided by all …
Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists break their truce as tensions soar, but a UN diplomat says there is no sign of major operations. Mariupol, Ukraine – Ceasefire violations by Ukraine and Russian-backed separatists continue despite both sides agreeing to uphold a permanent truce, yet there is no sign of a “serious military build-up” along the 430km line of contact, a top …
