A NATO commander says Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air defense systems and Russian troops have crossed the border into Ukraine. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/12/world/europe/ukraine-russia-unrest/index.html?hpt=ieu_c2
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Ukraine wary of fragile peace as patriotism surges
BOYARKA, Ukraine (AP) — Since Ukraine’s conflict with Russia erupted, Oleksandr Federenko has gone from village kid to army cadet, trading computer games for knife-throwing classes and morning marches. He is only 13. http://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-wary-fragile-peace-patriotism-surges-153325132.html
Ukraine recovery in Russia’s national interest – Putin
Moscow is ready to support Ukraine in its overcoming of the crisis, as the recovery of the bordering country is in Russia’s national interests, President Putin said, adding that the state is keen to have a ‘reliable, predictable partner and neighbor.’ http://rt.com/politics/192556-putin-ukraine-crisis-national-interest/
Guns of Autumn — Or an Uneasy Truce in Ukraine?
What is the end goal? Total occupation of Ukraine is doubtful as it would result in a civil war and an economic collapse, which is already underway with oligarchs still functioning despite the ouster of the corrupt president, Viktor Yanukovich. Or is… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/evelyn-leopold/guns-of-autumn—or-an-un_b_5909360.html
Rocket attack kills 10 amid shaky ceasefire in Ukraine, military says
A rocket attack by pro-Russia rebels killed 10 civilians and injured 12 others in eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, the Ukrainian military said. It was the latest report of violence amid a shaky ceasefire in the region. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/17/world/europe/ukraine-crisis/index.html?hpt=ieu_c2
Former Russian paratroopers say lead combat in rebel-held east Ukraine
By Anton Zverev LUHANSK Ukraine (Reuters) – Surveying a ruined airport in the rebel stronghold of Luhansk, the ex-Russian paratrooper in trademark blue beret boasts that only “professionals” such as him can turn the tide in the conflict with Kiev in eastern Ukraine. Yakut, the nom de guerre offered by the fighter, says he left […]