Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Monday accused Russia of sending major military backup to pro-Moscow rebels, speaking just ahead of talks on the conflict with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande.
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Agence France-Presse: Ukraine leader accuses Russia of arms supplies to rebel east
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (R) greets people during a military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2015 to celebratethe Independence Day, 24 years since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union. Poroshenko accused Russia of this week sending three military convoys over the border into the separatist-controlled east with a total of up to 500 tanks, 400 artillery systems and up to 950 military armoured vehicles to pro-Russian rebels, although he did not specify the time period for these deliveries. AFP PHOTO/ SERGEI SUPINSKY
