Monday, September 15, 2014

NATO And U.S. Troops Begin Military Exercises In Ukraine

US And Nato Troops Begin Ukraine Military Exercise -- BBC

About 1,300 troops from 15 countries - including the US and other Nato members - have begun a military exercise near Lviv in western Ukraine.

The US says the drill had been planned before the current crisis in eastern Ukraine, where government forces have been battling pro-Russian rebels.

Clashes have continued in eastern Ukraine, particularly around the city of Donetsk, despite a ceasefire deal.

Russia denies sending troops to aid the rebels, as alleged by Ukraine and Nato.

Over the weekend, Ukrainian Defence Minister Valery Heletey said Nato countries had begun arming his nation in the fight against the rebels.

He did not specify the type of weapons being delivered or name the countries involved.

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More News On NATO And U.S. Troops Begin Military Exercises In Ukraine

US begins joint exercises with NATO allies in Ukraine -- Deutsche Welle
Ukraine hosts US-led military drills as truce teeters -- AFP
NATO Starts War Games in Western Ukraine -- Novinite
Military Exercises Involving 1,300 Western Troops Start In Ukraine -- Radio Free Europe

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