Eastern Ukraine has seen a deadly spike in violence in recent weeks, as shelling and fighting between Ukrainian soldiers and pro-Russian rebels have killed dozens. On Wednesday, the Ukrainian government also alleged that Russia launched a new series of cyber attacks against the country’s infrastructure. Russia, meanwhile, has continued to take a hard line on Ukraine and its claim on Crimea, which it invaded and annexed in 2014. XXSTRINGERXX xxxxx / Reuters Ukrainian servicemen gather at their position on the front line near the government-held town of Avdiyivka, Ukraine, on Feb. 10. Moscow has also rejected any blame for the rise in violence in eastern Ukraine.

Source: Huffington Post February 16, 2017 22:50 UTC