But in Eastern Ukraine, the Russian-backed forces aim to grab a key rail-link, as peace talks break down on the weekend.
Meanwhile the rich go shopping in Moscow, at one of the 3 Rolls-Royce dealerships, as Russia’s economy suffers. And the policy of supporting armed insurrection in a neighbour continues.
Question: How do you eat an elephant? Answer: One bite at a time. And that appears to be the tactic. Talk peace while you plan the next land grab. Then attack and hold. So far, that has gained the insurgents an extra 500 sq.km. since the Minsk agreement. Meanwhile over 5,100 people have died and 900,000 have fled their homes.