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Originally Posted by Rochard
Seems to me like Ukraine just gave up a large portion of it's territory...
Under the deal, Ukrainian forces are required to pull back from the "actual" line of contact, meaning that rebels will be allowed to keep the 500 square miles of territory they've gained in tough fighting over the past month. It's not clear what should happen in the "Debaltseve bulge," where rebels have reportedly surrounded a Ukrainian army of 6,000 and appear unlikely to relinquish that advantage.
Kiev, rebels sign cease-fire, but Ukraine's path to peace remains steep - CSMonitor.com |
It's just like the other ones.. They didn't give up sovereign land but allowing the rebels to "hold" parts of the country. Not like they are signing it over to Russia, just agreeing to allow Rebels to stay in certain areas.
Nothing will change, it's just more BS to pretend something positive is happening. They will still be fighting and are fighting at this very moment. There are also reports that while Putin was talking peace, that yet another armed convoy of 50 tanks & missile launchers rolled across the boarder.
Ukraine: 50 Russian tanks and 40 missile systems rolled into the country while Putin talked peace - Business Insider
It's pretty obvious no peace agreement involving Putin can be trusted. I honestly don't know why they even bothered, just more time for Russia to arm the rebels and secure up areas with more troops. Every peace talk has ended with Russian Rebels going for more territory.
Obviously Ukraine is at the disadvantage here as no one is supplying them with any weapons.. Unlike the Rebels are getting.. Which you know damn well "rebel" = Russian soldiers.