Ukraine PM rules out direct negotiations with pro-Russian separatists


KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's prime minister ruled out on Wednesday direct negotiations between the Kiev government and pro-Russian separatists to end six months of conflict in the east of the country.

"We will not hold direct negotiations with Russian terrorists," Arseny Yatseniuk told a government meeting.

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