Merkel meets Ukraine's leaders ahead of peace talks, as Donetsk shelling intensifies Reuters Sunday, August 24, 2014 09:47 Email Print RELATED NEWS First trucks from aid convoy to Ukraine cross back into Russia Ukraine border guards begin checks on Russian aid trucks Refugees seek shelter in Russia as Ukraine forces tighten grip on rebels Renewed fighting in Donetsk, warplane shot down German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets with Ukraine's leaders in Kiev as prelude to Russia-Ukraine talks next week, and as government shelling intensifies on the rebel stronghold Donetsk. More : German Chancellor Angela Merkel Ukraine leaders Kiev Russia Donetsk
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