Donbas

The visit was not previously announced.

Russia’s troops and the separatist forces appear to have made only minor gains.

At least nine people were killed and several more wounded in Russian attacks.

Russian forces pounded cities and towns in southern and eastern Ukraine.

The Pentagon described the test as “routine” and said it wasn’t considered a threat.

Vladimir Putin vowed Tuesday that Russia’s bloody offensive in Ukraine would continue until its goals are fulfilled

Over 100 members of the United Kingdom Special Forces have arrived in Ukraine