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Ukrainian troops begin pullout of key city
Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko said yesterday that government forces had withdrawn from the flashpoint town of Debaltseve, where pro-Russian rebels have been battling troops for weeks. “This morning the Ukrainian armed forces together with the National Guard completed an operation for a planned and organised withdrawal from...
Ukraine: Euro and Russian leaders hold phone conference
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Ukraine crisis: Hollow posturing as Kiev’s troops make bitter retreat from besieged Debaltseve
Some of the soldiers were agitated, others euphoric. Shouts of “Glory to Ukraine” went up, and victory salutes were brandished. Yet their posturing seemed hollow, given the operation they were engaged in: Ukraine’s withdrawal from Debaltseve, after days of fighting against Russian-backed rebels in the strategic town. …read more...
Defeated Ukrainians take the ‘road of life’ on their retreat from Debaltseve
Dispatch: Military disaster for Ukraine as defeated soldiers flee Debaltseve, while pro-Russian rebels raise their flag over the town marking the end of month-long battle …read more Source: The...
Capture of Debaltseve shreds the latest Ukraine ceasefire deal
The pro-Russian rebels must now decide whether to press on with their advance – but Ukraine’s president is out of options, writes David Blair …read more Source: The...
Ukrainian troops pull out of Debaltseve under siege from Russian separatists
Surrounded Ukrainian forces are beginning to pull out of the besieged eastern city of Debaltseve after several days of fierce battles with pro-Russia separatists. …read more Source: Daily...
Ukraine president: We need peacekeepers to maintain ceasefire
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Ukraine crisis: US waits to see if Minsk accord holds before sending Kiev heavy weapons
The US has suspended the decision on whether to send heavy weapons to Ukraine while waiting to see whether an agreement signed last week in Minsk would lead to an end to the violence, the American envoy to Nato has disclosed. …read more Source: The...
Video Shows Front-Line Gun Battle In Ukraine
Exclusive footage obtained by Sky News shows rebels armed with assault rifles and RPGs in a gunfight with Ukrainian forces. …read more Source: Sky...
US: Moscow risk greater costs over failed Ukraine ceasefire
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