Russia's Lavrov says easing of east Ukraine tensions 'long way off'


  • World
  • Tuesday, 09 Dec 2014

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said an easing of tensions in eastern Ukraine was still a long way off, despite an announcement by Kiev that it had suspended combat operations against pro-Russian rebels.

Lavrov said negotiations meant to accompany the unilateral truce, dubbed the "Day of Silence" in Ukraine, would take place in 'the coming days', though no day has been set for the talks.

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