Ukraine said on Wednesday (12/11/2014) it was readying for fresh combat operations in the war-torn east as NATO backed claims that Moscow has poured columns of military hardware across the border.
Kiev’s warning will fuel fears of a return to all-out conflict despite a two-month-old ceasefire deal which has halted fighting along much of the frontline but not stopped shelling at strategic flashpoints.
Defence Minister Stepan Poltorak said Kiev was preparing for a new round of fighting after seeing “increased activity” by Russia and pro-Moscow rebels across the region.
“The main task I see is to prepare for combat operations. We are doing …read more
Source: Herald LIVE
