Ukraine Readies For Possible Russian-Backed Attack -- Voice of America
DONETSK AND LUHANSK PROVINCES, UKRAINE - Ukraine's military is preparing to repel a possible assault by Russian-backed rebels in the east following reports of Russian military reinforcements crossing the border.
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko said Monday in an interview with the daily German daily Bild that the country is ready for total war.
Ukraine's military is beefing up its defenses just a few kilometers from rebel-held territory in the Luhansk region.
Private Sergai Eava with the 39th battalion said the Ukraine soldiers have to be prepared.
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Update #1: Poroshenko Says Ukraine 'Ready For Total War' -- Radio Free Europe
Update #2: Eastern Ukraine Braces for ‘Full-Scale War’ -- Jamie Dettmer, Daily Beast
My Comment: Ukraine's economy is in a mess .... and getting worse .... so this focus on war is a welcomed diversion .... which may actually (in the end) happen.
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