- Kiev resumed its anti-terrorist operations on the eastern provinces of Ukraine, especially in Sloviansk, backed by armored troops and helicopters. It wasn’t however clear if this was to attack the city or just cut it off from the other rebelling provinces.
- In response, Russia launched large scale military operations by amassing thousands of troops on Ukrainian border warning Ukraine of consequences for atrocities against the people.
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/
todays-paper/tp-international/ tension-sharply-escalates-in- eastern-ukraine-after- crackdown/article5945638.ece
Exams Perspective:
- Geneva Agreement on Ukraine Roadmap
- Ukraine crisis