VIDEO: Ukraine's President Warns Of European Appeasement Of Russia
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has warned European allies against the dangers of appeasement in the face of "Russian aggression." In his annual speech to the country's parliament on September 6, he cast doubt on the resolve of some countries to back Ukraine as it battles Russia-backed separatists in the east of the country. In the face of their own political crises, he said, some European politicians could be heard speaking with a "Russian accent." (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)
Poroshenko Pleads For Unity, Calls For Western Support In Annual Address
President Petro Poroshenko has urged Ukrainians to mend their differences, saying in an annual address that only unity can keep the country from descending into chaos in the face of what he called a persistent Russian military threat. read Christopher Miller's full report
Here is today's map of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, according to the National Security and Defense Council (click to expand):
