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Ukraine, Russia agree Crimea truce until March 21

(Agencies) Updated: 2014-03-16 21:37

KIEV - The defence ministries of Ukraine and Russia have agreed on a truce in Crimea until March 21, Ukraine's acting defence minister said on Sunday.

Ukraine, Russia agree Crimea truce until March 21

 Ukraine Crisis

"An agreement has been reached with (Russia's) Black Sea Fleet and the Russian Defence Ministry on a truce in Crimea until March 21," Ihor Tenyukh told journalists on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting.

"No measures will be taken against our military facilities in Crimea during that time. Our military sites are therefore proceeding with a replenishment of reserves."

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