Lawmakers ratified the agreement that was rejected by Ukraine's former leader, which led to his overthrow in February. They also passed laws meant to strengthen the truce with rebels.
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New York Times: Ukraine moves to strengthen ties with Europe, and bolster truce
Deputies of Ukrainian Parliament applaud after successfully voting for ratification of a Ukraine-EU association agreement in Ukrainian Parliament in Kyiv on Sept. 16, 2014.
