Ukraine's defense ministry has said it will not negotiate a new ceasefire with pro-Russian separatists until the rebels have laid down their arms. The Ukrainian military has recently retaken key rebel strongholds.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Deutsche Welle: Ceasefire on hold until rebels disarm, says Ukraine
A Ukrainian government soldier walks past wrecked tanks and armored personnel carriers (APCs) left by pro-Russian insurgents on July 7, 2014 in the eastern Ukrainian city of Slavyansk.
