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Russian Airstrikes Attacked Rebel Areas Before Ceasefire Starts

By Jenn Loro - Feb 27, 2016 08:13 PM EST

Russian jets were reportedly targeting rebel held positions just hours before US-Russian brokered truce were due to take effect between the Syrian government and nearly 100 rebel factions.

Syria Accepts Truce Deal; Will Start Ceasefire On Feb 27

By Jenn Loro - Feb 24, 2016 11:03 AM EST

The US-Russian-sponsored Syria truce plan is due to take effect on February 27 as agreed upon by the Assad-led regime and rebel factions belonging to the mainstream opposition.

Syrian War Worsens As Proposed Ceasefire Draws Near

By Jenn Loro - Feb 16, 2016 09:31 AM EST

Despite the recently proposed ceasefire drawn up by the world’s major powers, the conflict shows no sign of abating as Russian-backed Syrian government forces step up efforts to encircle the strategic city rebel-held city of Aleppo.

Syrian Migrant Crisis Update: World Powers Unite To Approve Ceasefire Plan

By Jenn Loro - Feb 14, 2016 06:28 PM EST

Top diplomats from the world’s major powers agreed on a midnight Syrian war truce after a tense negotiation in Munich, Germany in an effort to contain the 5-year multi-sided armed conflict that already spiraled out of control.

US Troops Begin Training Ukrainian Forces

By Dustin M Braden - Apr 20, 2015 07:08 PM EDT

Members of the United States military arrived in Ukraine to begin a training mission with the goal of helping to bolster beleaguered Ukrainian forces fighting a civil war against Russian-backed separatists.

Ukraine Fighting Continues, Ceasefire on Brink of Collapse

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 16, 2015 10:34 AM EST

Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine despite the fact that a ceasefire signed by Russia and Ukraine should be in effect.

More Violence in Ukraine Despite Ceasefire

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 13, 2015 12:44 PM EST

The brutal fighting in Ukraine dramatically increased in intensity as the deadline for a ceasefire agreed upon in Minsk, Belarus draws closer.

Ukraine and rebels sign ceasfire

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 05, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

The government of Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists that have been fighting for dominance in eastern Ukraine have reached a ceasefire agreement, despite intense fighting between both sides in the hours leading up to its start.

Israel and Hamas exchange salvos after ceasefire expires

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 08, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

The Israelis and Hamas have resumed their war in the Gaza Strip after the expiration of a 72-hour ceasefire.

Israel and Hamas to try 72-hour ceasefire for second time

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 04, 2014 06:00 PM EDT

The month old Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip seems as though it may be coming to a close as numerous reports say that both Hamas and Israel have accepted an Egyptian negotiated peace at the same time large numbers of Israeli troops are withdrawing from Gaza.

Ceasefire between Israel and Hama collapses; Israeli soldier captured

By Dustin M Braden - Aug 01, 2014 10:00 AM EDT

A recently declared 72-hour ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been nullified after a Hamas attack on Israeli soldiers that saw two killed, and a third captured.

Hopes for ceasefire in Israel and Palestine wane

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 28, 2014 08:52 AM EDT

Diplomatic pressure on Hamas and Israel to declare a ceasefire continues to grow despite the fact that neither party believes they have much to gain from such an agreement.

Israel, Hamas agree to 12-hour ceasefire

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 25, 2014 07:07 PM EDT

Both Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 12-hour ceasefire that will take effect at 7 a.m. local time, granting a brief reprieve to the millions both Palestine and Israel who have been under siege for nearly three weeks.

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