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Battle rages for town where Ukraine rebels reject ceasefire with intense fighting in Debaltseve. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Troops from the rebellious Wagner mercenary group are out in force in the city of Rostov-on-Don outside the army headquarters for Russia's southern military district, with passers-by stopping to look at the military vehicles. Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin says his troops have taken control of the headquarters, Russia's main command centre for Ukraine operations, as well as an airbase in the city, vowing to topple Moscow's top military leaders. IMAGES
Ukrainian troops pull back more weaponry from the country's east, hoping for peace and stability, although Kiev says isolated skirmishes are threatening the ceasefire. Nathan Frandino reports.
A gas pipeline explodes in eastern Ukraine as fighting rages between Kiev forces and pro-Russian separatists, pushing a fragile peace deal closer to collapse. Vanessa Johnston reports.
A day before a peace summit in Minsk, rockets kill seven and wound dozens as Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels clash near Debaltseve. Nathan Frandino reports.
Residents of the besieged town of Debaltseve in eastern Ukraine are taken to safety by convoys of buses but some 3,000 people are reportedly staying behind. Mana Rabiee reports.
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