Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists are to observe a "Day of Silence" aimed at bringing a halt to fighting in the country's east, but planned peace talks look likely to be delayed.
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Ukraine to observe ‘Day Of Silence’ truce

A Ukrainian artilleryman prepares shells at their position near the eastern Ukrainian village Pisky, Donetsk region to be fired at the position of pro-Russian separatists at Donetsk airport on Dec. 8, 2014.