Continued military operations in Ukraine by Russian-backed separatists despite a ceasefire deal risks "increasing costs" being imposed on Russia by the United States and its European allies, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said on Feb. 20.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: Russia risks more ‘costs’ for Ukraine operations – White House
Pro-Russian rebels stationed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Gorlivka, Donetsk region, launch missiles from Grad launch vehicles on Feb. 18, 2015.
