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The ceasefire deal stated that both sides would pull heavy weapons out by today. But, basically both sides are waiting for the other to pull theirs out first.

As far as reading or not reading Russia that the UK’s Foreign Office has claimed, it overlooked the obvious.  Russia’ President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly decried the loss of the Soviet Union as a major disaster, put together the Eurasian Union, and has repeatedly made it clear he feels that Ukraine should be more attached to Russia than the European Union.

Now, it should be noted that today marks an anniversary of protests in Ukraine:

February 20, 2015

The Ukrainian capital, Kiev, is marking the first anniversary of the clashes between protesters and police which toppled ex-President Viktor Yanukovych.

More than 100 people died in the violence on the Maidan – Kiev’s central Independence Square – a year ago.

The anti-Yanukovych revolt was called the “EuroMaidan revolution”, as huge crowds demanded a pact with the EU. …

Ukrainians will remember 20 February for many years to come.

It became the tipping point for the anti-government protest that had gained momentum all winter.

What started as a peaceful rally against President Yanukovych’s decision to steer Ukraine off its pro-European path morphed into a fight against the corrupt government. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-31548896

Despite high hopes of many of the protesters in the west of Ukraine, Ukraine has not fared well since the Euromaidan protests.  Crimea voted to leave Ukraine and was annexed by Russia.  Separatists in eastern Ukraine would like to do the same.  Thousands of Ukrainians have been killed in military action since ‘EuroMaidan.’

Russia considered the protests an illegal coup that was flamed by the West to reduce Russian influence with Ukraine.  Russia has taken many steps since EuroMaidan to try to gain influence in and with Ukraine.  At this moment, Russia hopes for either a split in which it ends up with parts of eastern Ukraine or that the Ukrainians will get so disappointed with how matters have turned out that they will welcome Russia.  Since the Europeans are supplying money to Kiev and most Ukrainians in the west of Ukraine do not care Russia’s encouragement of the separatists, that latter item will not happen for a time.

Biblically, ‘the kings of the Medes,’ which includes Russia and at least parts of Ukraine will unite against Europe (Jeremiah 51:11, 28-29).  Before then, there will be some type of agreement between Russia and Europe that will ease tensions (cf. Revelation 13:8; Revelation 18), but only for a time (cf. Daniel 11:44).

Some items of related interest may include:

Russia and Ukraine: Origins and Prophesied Future Where do the Russians come from? What about those in the Ukraine? What is prophesied for Russia and its allies? What will they do to the Europeans that supported the Beast in the end? You can also watch the short video Ukraine in Prophecy?
Russia in the Bible and in Prophecy Is Russia mentioned in the Bible? It it is where is it? Is there any evidence of a people moving to the land that the Russians now occupy? What do Catholic and other prophecies say about Russia? What does the Bible teach? How are Protestants often in error on this? Is there more in biblical prophecy for Russia than war? Does God have a plan to save Russia and her allies? Does Russia have a history involving Sabbath keepers? Does scripture tie Russia in with Armageddon? Will Russia help defeat the end time Babylonian power? What did the Apostle John, and the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Daniel, write about Russia? This is a sermon-length video.
Ezekiel 38: For Russia & Iran in Our Day? Is Ezekiel 38 about to be fulfilled? A related video is available titled Ezekiel 38: For Russia, Ukraine, & Iran Now?
World War III: Steps in Progress Are there surprising actions going on now that are leading to WWIII? What steps has the Obama Administration taken with Germany to assist thie? Might a nuclear attack be expected? Does the Bible promise protection to all or only some Christians? How can you be part of those that will be protected? A related video would be Is World War III About to Begin? Can You Escape?
Europa, the Beast, and Revelation Where did Europe get its name? What might Europe have to do with the Book of Revelation? What about “the Beast”? Is an emerging European power “the daughter of Babylon”? What is ahead for Europe? Here is a link to a video titled: Can You Prove that the Beast to Come is European?
European Technology and the Beast of Revelation Will the coming European Beast power would use and develop technology that will result in the taking over of the USA and its Anglo-Saxon allies? Is this possible? What does the Bible teach? Here is a related YouTube video: Military Technology and the Beast of Revelation.
Must the Ten Kings of Revelation 17:12 Rule over Ten Currently Existing Nations? Some claim that these passages refer to a gathering of 10 currently existing nations together, while one group teaches that this is referring to 11 nations getting together. Is that what Revelation 17:12-13 refers to? The ramifications of misunderstanding this are enormous.
Who is the King of the North? Is there one? Do biblical and Roman Catholic prophecies for the Great Monarch point to the same leader? Should he be followed? Who will be the King of the North discussed in Daniel 11? Is a nuclear attack prophesied to happen to the English-speaking peoples of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand? When do the 1335 days, 1290 days, and 1260 days (the time, times, and half a time) of Daniel 12 begin? When does the Bible show that economic collapse will affect the United States? In the Spanish language check out ¿Quién es el Rey del Norte? Here is a link to a video titled: The Future King of the North.
Is Russia the King of the North? Some claim it is. But what does the Bible teach? Here is a link to a video, also titled Is Russia the King of the North?