Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Ukraine President Poroshenko; 'Risk Of War With Russia Greater Now Than A Year Ago'



Reuters: Ukraine's Poroshenko sees increased risk of open war with Russia

The risk of open war between Russia and Ukraine is greater than it was a year ago and Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun an "information war" against Germany, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told the German newspaper Bild.

Poroshenko, who met German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Monday, said Russia had implemented "not one single point" of the Minsk accord, which includes a ceasefire between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine.

Russia was building up its military presence on the border with Ukraine, he said.

"The danger of an open war is greater than last year," Poroshenko told Bild, in an interview published in its Wednesday edition. "Russia is investing a great deal in war preparations."

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More News On Ukraine President Poroshenko's Remarks That The Risk Of War With Russia Is Greater Now Than A Year Ago

Ukrainian president: The risk of 'open war' with Russia is 'more serious than last year' -- BILD
Ukraine's President Says Risk of Open War With Russia "Greater Than Last Year" -- Newsweek
Poroshenko: Greater Risk Of Open War With Russia Now -- RFE
Poroshenko warns war between Ukraine, Russia more likely now -- UPI
Poroshenko: Threat of open war with Russia higher than last year -- Ukraine Today
Poroshenko: Russia trying to drive wedge between European states -- DW

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