A new round of peace talks were about to start on the Ukraine crisis on Jan. 31, even as fighting between Kiev government forces and pro-Russian separatists raged in the east, claiming civilian and military lives.
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Reuters: Ukraine, rebels gather for peace talks as fighting rages in east
Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma (R) arrives at Minsk airport on Jan. 31, 2015 for talks aimed at ending the fighting in east Ukraine.
