Marles Backs Peace in Ukraine, but ‘Not on Any Terms’

US President Donald Trump has negotiated a partial ceasefire with Russia.
Marles Backs Peace in Ukraine, but ‘Not on Any Terms’
(Left) President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a Keep America Great rally in Phoenix on Feb. 19, 2020; (Right) Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony in Jerusalem on Jan. 23, 2020. Jim Watson and Emmanuel Dunand/AFP via Getty Images
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Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says peace must be supported in Ukraine, but “not on any terms.”

The defence minister’s comments follow news that U.S. President Donald Trump had negotiated a partial ceasefire with intentions to eventually implement a full ceasefire, and bring the fighting to an end.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.