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Aleksandr Zakharchenko, the so-called prime minister of the pro-Russian separatists active in Donetsk, Eastern Ukraine, has stated that the separatists are ready for a cease-fire.
Zakharchenko issued a statement Saturday, in which the leader said, “We are ready for a ceasefire in order to prevent the expansion of a humanitarian disaster in Donbass.”
Zakharchenko made the statement as the region was surrounded by Ukrainian forces.
“We have no humanitarian corridors. There are no medical supplies… food supplies are nearing their end.”
Zakharchenko became prime minister of the separatist forces in Donetsk August 7, when former separatist leader Alexander Borodai announced he was resigning and would henceforward act as an adviser to Zakharchenko.
By Day Blakely Donaldson
Ukraine Separatist Leader: "We Are Ready for a Ceasefire"
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