In Ukraine, concerns are growing that an oft-violated cease-fire could break down into all-out war between government forces and Russia-backed rebels. International monitors have spotted military build-ups on both sides and a rebel commander tells VOA that one way or another, they will take more territory. The fighting has disrupted much-needed humanitarian aid.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe says both sides are building up tanks, firing lines, and moving weapons in violation of a February agreement.
The Russian-backed rebels claim Ukrainian forces are the aggressors and planning more attacks — a charge Kyiv throws back at them.
Rebel Colonel Alexander …read more
Source: Voice of America