How the Ukrainian peace deal is faring

A pro-Russian rebel stands guard as women walk along a street not far from the front line near Donetsk airport in the city of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. The pro-Russian rebels are holding the elections that were dismissed by Ukraine and the West as illegitimate. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky) A pro-Russian rebel stands guard as women walk along a street not far from the front line near Donetsk airport in the city of Donetsk, eastern Ukraine Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. The pro-Russian rebels are holding the elections that were dismissed by Ukraine and the West as illegitimate. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)

By Associated Press November 6, 2014 5 min read

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) – Two months after Ukraine signed a truce with pro-Russian rebels, daily fighting continues in the east and other key conditions of the deal haven’t been met. Despite persisting hostilities, Russia and Ukraine have struck a multibillion-dollar gas deal that has eased fears that Russian gas supply to Europe might be disrupted.

Here is a look at the agreements between the neighbors, what has been achieved and the challenges that lie ahead.

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CEASE-FIRE

Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, the pro-Russian rebels and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe signed a cease-fire deal in Minsk, the capital of Belarus, on Sept. 5.