While Ukraine is withdrawing its forces according to the Minsk agreements (February 12, 2015), Russia is increasing the presence of Russian Federation military equipment in Ukraine.
On February 19, 2015, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Pyatt on his official Twitter published photo of the Russian advanced air defense systems near Debaltseve.
As we have said, Russian military has deployed advanced air defense systems near #Debaltseve…via @alextomo pic.twitter.com/5nn1mqA720
— Geoffrey Pyatt (@GeoffPyatt) 19 Лютий 2015
On February 18, 2015, British Embassy published another evidence of Putin’s aggression. On the picture is Russian AA system Pantsir S-1 spotted in Donbas, Ukraine.
Presence of SA-22 in #Ukraine is more proof of direct #Russian military involvement in the conflict – UK Perm Rep 1/2 pic.twitter.com/2xAxu1zTbg
— UK Delegation, NATO (@UKNATO) 18 Лютий 2015
“The world is concerned about Debaltseve. Russia must implement Minsk agreements and withdraw weapons from Ukraine, such as this,” the British Embassy states.