The European Union is deeply concerned about the presence of Russian military hardware and personnel in areas controlled by Russian-backed militants in Donbas.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
UkrInform: EU claims Russia should stop fueling conflict in Donbas
A Russian flag flies near Russia-backed separatists sitting atop a 2S1 Gvozdika (122-mm self-propelled howitzer) as a convoy of pro-Russian forces takes a break as they move from the frontline near the eastern Ukrainian city of Starobeshevo in Donetsk region, on Feb. 25, 2015.