Could Putin be serious about peace moves in the Ukraine? Putin calls on Ukraine, rebels to halt hostilities Doug Stanglin and Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY 8:45 a.m. EDT September 3, 2014 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/09/03/ukraine-russia-cease-fire/15005501/ It would be GREAT to think yes, yet you gotta think on his words vs actions so far....