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Violence flares in Ukraine as ceasefire continues to crumble
February 18, 2015
Five more Ukrainian service members have been killed in the past 24 hours, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said Tuesday -- another sign that the truce between the government and pro-Russian separatists is falling apart.
The news comes three days into a ceasefire between Ukrainian forces and the separatists in eastern Ukraine. But clearly, the fire has not ceased.
The UN Security Council is scheduled Tuesday afternoon to consider a resolution calling on all parties to implement the ceasefire agreement.
A Russian delegate is set to be among those making speeches.