LOGVINOVE - Government forces and Russian-backed rebels largely stuck to a ceasefire after it came into effect overnight on Sunday, though sporadic shooting persisted at several flashpoints.
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Ukrainian servicemen relax on a road at Svitlodarsk, approaching Debaltseve on February 15, 2015. A ceasefire in Ukraine was cautiously observed by both sides, despite accusations by Kiev and the US that Russia had fuelled a final push by rebels to gain territory before the deadline. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko ordered troops to abide by the truce from midnight (2200 GMT), in line with a deal reached in Minsk earlier this week with the leaders of Russia, Germany and France. AFP PHOTO/ VOLODYMYR SHUVAYEV
