Pro-Russian separatist leader Alexander Zakharchenk In a sign of the escalating violence in Ukraine has said that the rebels will aim to boost their forces to 100,000 men. The United Nations says this conflict has already left at least 5,100 people dead. 'The US administration is considering whether to send arms to help the Ukraine government against pro-Russian rebels in the east, US media report. They suggest officials are exploring the possibility of sending defensive weapons and other lethal aid.' (BBC News, 3 February) It looks like more trouble ahead. RD
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