kremlin.jpg Home Page News Page The third cease fire in Ukraine had a rocky start, but today the German foreign minister noted that tensions have calmed. The top NATO military commander, US Air Force General Breedlove agreed earlier today 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 Both sides have withdrawn some weapons.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. The third cease fire in Ukraine had a rocky start, but today the German foreign minister noted that tensions have calmed. The top NATO military commander, US Air Force General Breedlove agreed earlier today 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 Both sides have withdrawn some weapons.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. See Also links url: http://www.economywatch.com/features/The-Strategic-Nature-of-the-Russia-Ukraine-and-Greece-Europe-Standoffs.02-12-15.html Title: The Strategic Nature of the Russia/Ukraine and Greece/Europe Standoffs See Also type: Reference read more