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Prospects for peace

Reality Check: Poroshenko promises "roadmap" for peace in Ukraine, long term ceasefire agreed for Gaza

After months of nothing but doom, gloom and war, today there are two potential glimmers of hope on the horizon, one in Ukraine, and one in Gaza. Whether either develops into a sustainable solution remains to be seen, but at least there seems to be some political will.

Poroshenko promises peace "roadmap"

Following talks with Russian President Putin in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, Ukraine's President, Petro Poroshenko, says a "roadmap" will be drawn up to end fighting between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

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Poroshenko believes he can steer the difficult course between Russia and the European Union

However, as the talks were taking place, a small group of Russian soldiers were captured near Donetsk. According to Moscow, they had "accidentally" crossed the border.

Tom Barton reports from Minsk.

Long term ceasefire for Gaza

After 7 weeks of fighting, and several attempts at cease fires, Israeli and Palestinian leaders have agreed a truce. Middle East analyst, Michael Lüders, looks at the terms of the deal, and the chances of a lasting peace being achieved.

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