KYIV: Russian forces intensified attacks along front lines in eastern Ukraine on Friday (Feb 17) as senior politicians and military leaders from around the world were due to meet in Germany with Ukrainian officials expected to address the security conference. Bolstered by tens of thousands of
ussian forces intensified attacks along front lines in eastern Ukraine on Friday as senior politicians and military leaders from around the world were due to meet in Germany with Ukrainian officials expected to address the security conference.
"There are constant attempts to break through our defence lines," he said of fighting near Kreminna city. Last year's gathering took place days before the war began. As Russian troops massed on Ukraine's borders, Western leaders in Munich urged President Vladimir Putin not to invade and warned of dire consequences if he did.
"Holding the situation at the front and preparing for any enemy steps of escalation - that is the priority for the near future," he said.
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