Peace talks aimed at reaching a stable ceasefire in Ukraine between government forces and pro-Russian armed groups have begun in Minsk, with the discussions to include a pull-out of heavy weapons and an exchange of war prisoners.
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France 24: Ukraine foes resume peace talks in Minsk (VIDEO)
Former Ukrainian president Leonid Kuchma (R) and Russian ambassador to Belarus Alexander Surikov (L) arrive for a new round of talks on resolving the Ukraine conflict in Minsk on Dec. 24, 2014.