: :inin Kyiv (EET)

Truce Faltering as E. Ukraine Fighting Spikes


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

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