Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says his military is ready to return its heavy weapons to the front lines in eastern Ukraine, noting that Russian-backed rebels are still violating a cease-fire deal reached earlier this month.
Poroshenko said Friday Ukraine’s army “is ready at any moment to stand up to the enemy.”
He also said a military threat from the east will remain even if the truce holds, an obvious reference to Russia.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday there has been progress in the withdrawal of heavy weapons in eastern Ukraine. He stressed the importance of fulfilling other aspects of the …read more
Source: Voice of America