Ukraine conflict 'on the wane', President claims

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko says he believes the conflict with Russian-backed separatists in the east is on the wane and that peace efforts will work.

In a news conference outlining his plans for Ukraine over the next half-decade, Mr Poroshenko said: “I have no doubt whatsoever that my peace plan will work and that the main and most dangerous part of the war is behind.”