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Ukraine peace talks in Paris end in tension

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Talks about a fragile peace deal for Ukraine ended in tension Tuesday, with differences over who is at fault over continued violence despite a cease-fire.

 

The foreign ministers of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France met in Paris amid uncertainty that the accord will hold - in particular a promised withdrawal of heavy weapons from the front line.

 

Ukraine delayed the pullout Monday, blaming continuing attacks from separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.

 

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier described the talks as difficult.

 

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin emerged grim-faced, saying they agreed on some "technical aspects" including more support for an OSCE monitoring mission - but didn't reach an agreement on condemning recent violence in the town of Debaltseve or who is at fault for continuing sporadic violence despite a cease-fire.

 

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