KIEV: Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warned Thursday of a ‘colossal threat’ of renewed fighting with pro-Russian rebels after a surge in violence that left at least 26 people dead.
Fresh clashes erupted near the rebel stronghold of Donetsk on Wednesday, in one of the worst outbreaks of violence since a European-brokered truce was agreed in February.
The upsurge in fighting revived fears in Kiev that the separatists may be gearing up for a new push into government-controlled territory.
In an annual address to parliament, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko warned of the ‘permanent danger’ of Russia unleashing ‘a full-blown war’ against Ukraine.
“There remains a …read more
Source: The Borneo Post
