If Russia and the rebels continue to breach the ceasefire or otherwise overplay their hand, they are likely to face a much tougher US responseVladimir Putin has got what he wanted. The Kiev government can call it a “planned retreat” if that makes it feel better, but the watching world will join the Russian president in viewing the Ukrainian army’s withdrawal under fire from the strategic hub of Debaltseve as a highly significant victory for the Moscow-armed separatists. The critical question now is: will this be enough for Putin, or will he and the rebels press their advantage and …read more
Source: The Guardian
