While the world ponders whether the U.S. will arm Ukraine to help fight pro-Russian militants and world leaders try peace talks, for millions of people in the occupied territories of East Ukraine the situation is no chess game, as they risk their lives amidst rocket and artillery attacks, and an information war.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
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Residents of Debaltseve who are being evacuated wait for rescue workers on Feb. 3.