All-Out War Looms In Ukraine As Military Vehicles Move Towards Donetsk -- Sydney Morning Herald
Shakhtarsk, Ukraine: New columns of tanks, trucks and heavy artillery have rumbled towards the pro-Moscow rebel stronghold of Donetsk as fears grow of a return to all-out fighting in war-torn eastern Ukraine.
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian separatist leader met senators in Moscow after elections condemned by the US and the European Union, which warned it could increase sanctions on Russia if the conflict intensifies.
Intense weekend shelling around Donetsk and more armoured columns heading to the city have fuelled concerns the rebels could be gearing up for an offensive after weeks of localised skirmishes.
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WNU Editor: The following news stories are indicative that war and hard times are ahead for Ukraine ....
Ukraine: More tanks heading towards Donetsk -- Euronews
Ukraine separatist leaders plot strategy with Russian lawmakers -- L.A. Times
Ukraine's currency plunges as ceasefire fears grow -- Reuters
Donetsk suffers heaviest shelling since Ukraine ceasefire -- Euronews
My Comment: This analysis is spot on .... Ukraine Could Explode in The Next 48 Hours -- Anna Nemtsova, Daily Beast
What's my prediction .... the Russian Security Council met last week to discuss Ukraine. A day later .... reports of a military buildup in the region starting surfacing ....first from the Ukraine military (reports which were unreliable), followed by international observers (whose reports were backed up by video footage). Something has obviously changed in the past week, and my gut is telling me that with winter fast approaching and a massive humanitarian crisis looming Moscow has made the decision to break the stalemate and to launch an attack in coordination with the rebels to dislodge Ukrainian troops positions in and around Donetsk.
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