As talks about a possible ceasefire are underway, soldiers on Ukraine’s frontlines feel the ball is in Russia’s court. During training at an undisclosed location, Oleksandr has returned to military training after being injured in combat. “This truce does not depend on us...but on the Russians. We are on our own land,” he says, adding that he remains sceptical of any deal: “How can you trust people who attack you and kill civilians, including children?” IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES