The war in Donbas has been stepped up. The Russians began shelling on Sunday and haven't stopped. This is a test. A test to see how far they can push Trump. If he does nothing, as he is apt to do, then they will know they have the freedom to push hard into Ukraine.
Theresa May has stood fast with Nato in supporting the cease fire and sanctions. Trump has not. Let's see what happens next in this deadly game of chess.
From the Twitter feed of MFA of Ukraine:
In February 2017 #Ukraine holds the presidency of the @UN Security Council. Busy agenda ahead. Follow #UAinUNSC for updates.http://europe.newsweek.com/while-trump-fiddles-putin-steps-war-ukraine-550603?rm=eu
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38821078
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/01/ukraine-fighting-flares-eastern-town-avdiivka-170131152755966.html
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/kyiv-reports-ukrainian-positions-donbas-attacked-86-times-last-day.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-38807778
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