Easier reading but faithfully kept. http://acloserlookonsyria.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page (covers Donbass)

Covered in Helmer's piece in some detail an except fromacloserlook

"Kravchuk plan", said to be de-facto capitulation of the republics with no special status and Ukraine taking control of the border before the elections. It is said that Ukraine tries to obtain Germany and France backing of the plan, with military moves towards separation line to drive home the message. Moscow does not agree to the plan and indicates that it will raise the stakes and will support the republics if Ukraine attacks. With all this, situation is dangerous and may escalate out of control.