AVDIYIVKA, Ukraine – Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed separatists appeared to be respecting a new ceasefire attempt on Feb. 20 after international powers called for shelling to stop and for the withdrawal of banned heavy weapons.
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Reuters: Fresh ceasefire appears to hold for now in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian servicemen leave to patrol the eastern city Avdiyivka on Feb. 4. The town has been the scene of heavy fighting in recent weeks, and clashes were ongoing there just hours before a new cease-fire in eastern Ukraine was due to come into effect on Feb. 20.
