Ukraine War News Updates -- February 13, 2015

Wall Street Journal: Fighting Rages in Eastern Ukraine as Cease-Fire Deadline Approaches

Doubts Grow Over Implementation of Peace Deal Agreed to in Minsk

Ukraine descended into further violence on Friday as Kiev and Russia-backed separatists tried to expand and defend their territory before a cease-fire brokered by European leaders was due to come into effect.

Ukraine War News Updates -- February 13, 2015

Ukraine battles persist before cease-fire deadline; 25 dead -- AP
Fighting rages in run-up to Ukraine ceasefire -- Reuters
Ukraine says 11 troops killed and 40 wounded, fighting reportedly increased since ceasefire agreement -- National Post/AP
Fighting continues in Ukraine despite looming cease-fire -- Washington Post
Ukraine crisis: Fierce fighting after Minsk peace deal -- BBC
Fighting continues ahead of Ukraine ceasefire -- CNN
Ukraine fighting surges ahead of cease-fire, at least 25 killed -- L.A. Times
Intense Fighting Reported In Eastern Ukraine Despite Ceasefire Deal -- RTT
Minsk ceasefire in balance as fighting escalates in eastern Ukraine -- The Guardian
Violence continues across eastern Ukraine despite new cease-fire deal -- Al Jazeera
Kyiv Officials: 11 Troops Killed Since Truce -- VOA
‘Long way from peace’: Over 10 civilians killed in E. Ukraine shelling after Minsk agreement -- RT
Kiev military says rebels building up forces in east Ukraine -- Reuters
Ukraine: Rebels react to Minsk ceasefire pact with ferocious onslaught in Debaltseve -- IBTimes
Donbas Ready to Honor Minsk Deal if Kiev Keeps Its Side of Bargain -- Sputnik
Kiev’s refusal to amnesty Donbas leaders shows reluctance to implement Minsk deal — DPR -- ITAR-TASS
Ukraine's nationalist Right Sector rejects Minsk deals -- ITAR-TASS
Ukraine: President Petro Poroshenko questions if ceasefire will take effect -- Euronews
Poroshenko Warns of Conflict Escalation Despite Successful Peace Talks -- Sputnik
Poroshenko says Ukraine still a long way from peace -- Reuters
Kiev to Demand EC Emergency Meeting if Sunday Ceasefire Deadline Not Met -- Sputnik
As Cease-Fire Nears, Europe Warily Watches Fighting In Ukraine -- NPR
U.S. Accuses Kremlin of Aiding Ukraine Rebels in Assault Ahead of Cease-Fire -- NYT
Ukraine ultranationalist leader rejects Minsk peace deal, reserves right 'to continue war' -- RT