Intense clashes this week between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russia rebels are jeopardizing a fragile peace agreement and renewing concerns of a possible summer offensive.
Ukrainian officials say it is the worst fighting since a cease-fire deal six months ago and may signal the start of a Russia-backed offensive by rebels in eastern Ukraine.
A Ukrainian military spokesman said Tuesday at least one serviceman was killed and another 13 wounded.
Pavel Felgenhauer is a defense analyst and columnist with Novaya Gazetta newspaper in Moscow. He says the cease-fire is beginning to disintegrate and there is a high possibility the situation could quickly escalate. …read more
Source: Voice of America
