Escalation of fighting in east Ukraine leaves ceasefire teetering on the brink

Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko says there is a ‘colossal threat of the resumption of large-scale hostilities by Russian and terrorist forces’

Gun battles in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russian and government forces

Shaun Walker in Moscow-Thursday 4 June 2015

After several months of shaky ceasefire, east Ukraine has seen the first bout of serious fighting since February, with clashes this week leaving up to 21 dead and prompting fears of a resumption of full-blown conflict in the region.

Escalation of Fighting in East Ukraine Leaves Ceasefire Teetering on the Brink by Thavam Ratna