The Kremlin said on Feb. 9 it was unlikely that the situation in eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed separatists are ranged against the Ukrainian army, would be part of any deal with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: Kremlin says east Ukraine unlikely to be part of deal with Trump
Russia-backed rebels sappers stand on a tank as they search for explosive devices in destroyed Donetsk international airport on October 13, 2015.