Ukraine War News Updates -- January 29, 2015

Economist: War in Ukraine: Ceasefire no more



Renewed heavy fighting suggests that Russia has abandoned any pretence of sticking to the Minsk peace deal



WNU Editor: Another day of war with the pro-Russian rebels now concentrating their fire power around the town of Debaltseve. One interesting bit of news .... The Ukraine Chief of Staff for the military admitted that there are no Russian regular soldiers fighting in Ukraine .... in a direct contradiction to what Ukrainian President Poroshenko said last week when he claimed that there were 9,000 Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine. More here .



What's my take for tomorrow .... more of the same. This conflict is bleeding Ukraine in every way, and I am now starting to hear and read reports that many Ukrainians are now openly expressing their frustration with the progress of the war, the dire economic situation that they are existing in, and the failure of Ukraine's politicians to make any headway in solving these problems. I can easily see mass protests returning to the streets of Kiev very soon.

Ukraine War News Updates -- January 29, 2015

Death toll mounts in intense clashes in east Ukraine -- Reuters

At least 1,427 soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine -- Kyiv Post

War Clouds Darken -- Kyiv Post

Rebels Press Assault in Eastern Ukraine -- VOA

Rebels Claim Fresh Advances In Eastern Ukraine -- Radio Free Europe

Ukraine: Russia-backed rebels overrun another town in east -- AP

Fighting Surge in Eastern Ukraine Creates New Wave of Refugees -- WSJ

Ukraine Rebels Claim New Key Victory is Within Grasp -- AP

Poroshenko Says Kiev Strengthening Defense Along Donbas Front Line -- Sputnik

Reuters: Ukraine says five serviceman killed, 29 wounded -- Kyiv Post

19 killed, dozens wounded in E. Ukraine amid rising tensions -- Xinhuanet

8 People Killed in 24 Hours as Fighting Intensifies in Eastern Ukraine -- Reuters

Prisoner exchange in eastern Ukraine, as witnessed by euronews -- Euronews

War of words between Ukraine and pro-Russian rebels heats up -- CBS

LPR leader: No talk of ceasefire until economic blockade of Donbas is lifted -- ITAR-TASS

Ukraine Clamps Down on Travel to and From Rebel Areas -- WSJ

Donetsk, Ukraine: 'They are trying to destroy us' – video - The Guardian

Kerry Says Russia Knows How to Solve Ukrainian Crisis -- Sputnik

Polish Defense Minister Says Ukraine Peace Hopes Fading -- Wsj

Belarus says next round of Ukraine talks on Jan. 30 in Minsk: TASS -- Reuters