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Putin urges Ukraine troops to give up Debaltseve
Source: BBC
17 February 2015 Last updated at 22:19 GMT
Putin urges Ukraine troops to give up Debaltseve
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the Ukrainian government to allow its troops to surrender to rebels in the strategic town of Debaltseve.
Mr Putin also said he hoped the rebels would let any captured troops return to their families.
Fierce fighting raged throughout Tuesday in the town despite a ceasefire deal signed last week, with rebels saying they now controlled most areas.
The UN Security Council called for an immediate end to hostilities.
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Putin urges Ukraine troops to give up Debaltseve
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the Ukrainian government to allow its troops to surrender to rebels in the strategic town of Debaltseve.
Mr Putin also said he hoped the rebels would let any captured troops return to their families.
Fierce fighting raged throughout Tuesday in the town despite a ceasefire deal signed last week, with rebels saying they now controlled most areas.
The UN Security Council called for an immediate end to hostilities.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31511926
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