“They killed about 50 of them before leaving” on Tuesday, families said. International alliance hopes to defeat the group in weeks.

The Ukraine-Russia agreement includes the removal of heavy weapons and the release of all prisoners.

Germany and France join in to close a peace deal in Minsk. Civilians seek refuge across Russian border. More than 5,000 killed in the conflict.

Since the New Year, 118 civilians (7 of them children) have died in Ukraine. Pro-Russian rebels try to build an army of 100,000. Obama is considering sending defensive arms to help Ukrainian forces.

It is impossible to end the war by symmetrical lies, even if this lies are driven by noble motives. Only truth can stop the enmity. We have had enough of fulminates where clean water was only one of the ingredients. The audience is thirsty for clear water.

The Novomedia International Congress gathered 40 speakers, including Russian journalists. Professionals with outstanding coverage on Christian values were awarded.