Despite the Ukraine ceasefire, Russian relations with the West remain tense

Genevieve Signoret

Politics

Ceasefire’s holding in the Ukraine

On Thursday 26 February, the Ukraine army said that for the first time in several weeks no Ukrainian soldier had been killed in battle. With one week of delay and after the victory in Debaltseve, the pro-Russian separatists seem to be respecting the Minsk ceasefire. Both sides have begun withdrawing heavy weaponry.

But Russian relations with the West remain tense

U.S. and European officials had warned that they could slap new sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, Moscow has reached an agreement with Cyprus to dock its warships on the island, making things a little more complex.