Russian TV station Channel 1 has filmed the flag of New Russia, the term that pro-Russian forces in Ukraine use to describe the breakaway regions of the country, flying over the railway town of Debaltseve a day after rebels claimed to have captured the town. Here’s the video: The battle for Debaltseve was seen as of both strategic and symbolic importance with government forces holding a town deep within otherwise rebel-held territory. However, government troops in the town found themselves besieged by separatist forces and, despite a ceasefire agreement coming into effect on Saturday evening, the town now seems …read more
Source: Business Insider
