Merkel says EU to uphold Russia sanctions

Germany's Merkel i told parliament Wednesday Russia's ceasefire violations in Ukraine mean "economic sanctions are and remain unavoidable". Nato general Breedlove the same day in Kiev said "nothing ... is off the table" when asked if Nato might arm Ukraine. He said Russian forces form the "backbone" of the rebel side.

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