Separatists To Continue Offensive; Government Troops Retreat From Donetsk Airport
January 23 2015
The leader of pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine says the rebels will continue their military offensive, reports Reuters.
Alexander Zakharchenko, head of the so-called Donetsk People's Republic, said on Friday that there will be no compromises or peace talks following recent territorial gains.
"We will advance to the very borders of the Donetsk Oblast," said Zakharchenko.
Meanwhile, Ukranian government troops have reportedly withdrawn from Donetsk airport's main...
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