The deal reached in Geneva between Ukraine and Russia pretty much rings the death knell for an independent Ukraine. The Ukrainian government will have to negotiate a plan with pro-Russian separatists that grants some provincesr greater autonomy - which means Kiev will be negotiating with Putin. All pro-Russian separatists will have to lay down their arms and vacate buildings they've occupied, while the government will grant amnesty to all except those accused of a capital crime. The Hill: President Obama expressed optimism that the framework was a positive step, but he acknowledged it was unclear whether separatists on the ground would follow through.  "We're not going to know whether in fact they'll follow through on these statements for several days," he said at a White House press conference. Kerry agreed the agreement is a "good day's work," he said leaders understood that, so far, it's only "words on...(Read Full Post)