DHAKA: Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has declared a week-long unilateral ceasefire in fighting with pro-Russian militants in the east of the country.
Heavy fighting had been continuing between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russia rebels, with new reports of military hardware entering Ukraine.
The ceasefire had been expected ahead of the implementation of a peace plan, reports BBC.
However, pro-Russian insurgents show no sign of laying down their arms.
BDST: 0810 HRS, JUN 21, 2014
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