The extent of Russia's role in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine has yet to be determined. Thus far, Russia denies any direct involvement in the war. However, most Western nations do not share Russia’s position and assume that Russia is directly or at least indirectly involved.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Bellingcat: Russia’s path(s) to war
Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) attends a military exercises with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (L) at the Donguzsky firing range in the Orenburg region on Sept. 19.