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by Marc Chandler
Financial Sense
The third cease fire in Ukraine had a rocky start, but yesterday the German foreign minister noted that tensions have calmed. The top NATO military commander, U.S. Air Force General Breedlove agreed earlier yesterday that there has been a “definite decrease” in fighting. Both sides have withdrawn some weapons. He noted that the past two cease fires were used to rearm and prepare for additional action.
Other reports indicate that the separatists continue to probe government forces. There are concerns that the recent lull will prove temporary. The weather alone would warrant some cessation of activity.
Russia’s pursuit of what is sometimes called a hybrid war has seen some success. It continues to occupy areas in Georgia and supports a separatist region in Moldova.
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