With the Obama administration's attention focused on crises elsewhere, the 6-month-old fragile cease-fire between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russia separatists has deteriorated steadily in recent weeks, reigniting fears that Russian President Vladimir Putin is poised to greenlight a fresh offensive to seize more territory across the border.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Washington Times: Renewed Russia-Ukraine clashes spark fears Putin may greenlight offensive
A serviceman watches with binoculars on the position of Ukrainian forces near airport of Donetsk during a break between pro-Russian separatist's shelling on Aug. 19.
