KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces Thursday on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian lawmakers unanimously approved a landmark minerals deal with the U.S.

Russia has violated its own ceasefire more than 700 times in the hours between midnight and midday on Thursday. Ukraine's foreign minister charged. "Predictably, Putin's 'Parade ceasefire' proves to be a farce,