Ukrainian Soldiers Abandon Contested Area
Lesson Brief
Московский Комсомолец
Several days after the imposing of a ceasefire, Ukrainian soldiers have abandoned the hotly contested area of Debaltseve, where they have spent recent days surrounded by pro-Russian separatist troops. The withdrawal took place in the middle of the night and, according to Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko, was planned ahead of time so as to adhere to the ceasefire agreements established last week. In retreating, the Ukrainian military gives up a key strategic point in the battle to maintain control of eastern Ukraine.