Russia staved off further Western sanctions over its support for separatist militants in eastern Ukraine by reaching an agreement with the top U.S., European and Ukrainian diplomats that aims to "de-escalate" tensions between the former Soviet republics without committing Russia to stay out of its neighbors domestic affairs.
Los Angeles Times: Russia agrees to ‘de-escalation’ plan for Ukraine at Geneva talks
Pchelkino village residents argue with Ukrainian soldiers on April 16.
