Ceasefire Proposal between Ukraine and Russia

SOURCE www.npr.org
Ukraine has accepted a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Russia, pending Kremlin agreement, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Key Points

  • Ceasefire proposal accepted by Ukraine
  • Conditional on Kremlin agreement

Pros

  • Potential reduction in violence and casualties in Ukraine
  • Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions between Ukraine and Russia