- President Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have threatened to increase Russian sanctions, if the country does not work to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine. U.S. officials believe pro-Russian separatists are receiving a steady flow of weapons and fighters from Russia.
- With the authorization from President Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine this week has been advancing on rebel strongholds along its eastern border.
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