Putin Declares Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine War
The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an “Easter ceasefire” in the war in Ukraine, declaring a temporary halt in hostilities lasting around 36 hours
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Quotes | November 29, 2013, Friday // 15:22
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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso speaks during a press conference at the EU Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, 29 November 2013. Photo by EPA/BGNES
“We will not give in to external pressure, not the least from Russia. What we cannot accept is a condition on a bilateral agreement to have a kind of a possible veto of a third country. This is contrary to all principles of international law."
European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso speaking on the failed Association Agreement with Ukraine at a the EU Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius.
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