Soledar (Ukraine) (AFP) – Ukraine appealed to the West to get tough on Russia after pro-Moscow separatists stormed a flashpoint town to attack thousands of government troops, violating a three-day-old ceasefire.The UN and Western powers called for an immediate end to hostilities in eastern Ukraine as fierce fighting around the town of Debaltseve threatened the latest attempt to end the bloody 10-month conflict.The US condemned the violence, which it blamed on separatist forces acting in concert with Russian forces, and warned Moscow it would face penalties for supporting the rebel fighters encircling the strategic transport hub.But Russian President Vladimir Putin …read more
Source: Dunya TV