German Chancellor Angela Merkel accused Russia of violating international law with its actions in eastern Ukraine but said she would do all in her power to achieve a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: Merkel says will continue to press for diplomatic solution in Ukraine
Ukrainian servicemen fire a mortar from their position near the eastern Ukrainian village Pisky, Donetsk region at the position of pro-Russian separatists at Donetsk airport on Dec. 8, 2014.
