Ukraine President Calls for Ceasefire With Russia

Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko (Official photo of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko)

This week Ukraine saw its first 24-hour pause in violence since the war between government separatists militias began seven months ago.

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said a ceasefire will likely happen soon.

The cessation in hostilities follows a proposal last week by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to hold a "day of silence" as a bid to revive a largely ignored cease-fire deal reached in September.

CBN News' International reporter George Thomas has been covering the situation in the Ukraine since the unrest began. He spoke about whether a ceasefire will last and what Christians are doing in the country to help. Click play for more.

 


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