Russia halts natural gas flow to Ukraine

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Ukraine’s president says he’ll propose a peace plan this week that will include a cease-fire with rebels.

But first, armed forces must secure control over Ukraine’s border with Russia.

Meanwhile, Russia’s state-run energy giant, Gazprom, has cut all natural gas supplies to Ukraine after failing to reach an agreement on payments.

The decision could also disrupt gas supplies to Europe.

CCTV’s Kate Parkinson reports.

Russia halts natural gas flow to Ukraine

Ukraine's president says he'll propose a peace plan this week that will include a cease-fire with rebels.