Ukraine says preparing for combat in face of Russian build-up
Donetsk, Ukraine (AFP) Nov 12, 2014 - Ukraine said Wednesday it was readying for fresh combat operations in the war-torn east as NATO backed claims that Moscow has poured columns of military hardware across the border. Kiev's warning will fuel fears of a return to all-out conflict despite a two-month-old ceasefire deal which has halted fighting along much of the frontline but not stopped shelling at strategic flashpoints. D ... more

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