Jim Mattis, in Ukraine, says U.S. is thinking of sending weapons, vows to help the country stand up to Russia – The New York Times
US to boost Ukrainian army and retain Russia sanctions until it stops supporting rebels and returns Crimea, Mattis says in Kiev – Daily Sabah
VIDEO: Press conference of Ukraine President Poroshenko and State Secretary Mattis – YouTube
TRANSCRIPT: Secretary Mattis joint press conference with Ukrainian President Poroshenko – U.S. Department of Defense
McCain renews calls for Trump to send weapons to Ukraine – TheHill
Opinion: For the U.S. arming Ukraine could be a deadly mistake, it is walking into a proxy war with Moscow — one that it is unprepared to win – The New York Times
Survey among experts on Ukraine: Does providing lethal weapons to Kiev serve US vital interests? – Russia Matters
USS Porter enters Black Sea to strengthen NATO defenses – Stripes
Russia to respond to possible US increase of military presence in Ukraine – Sputnik International
Kiev forces continue militarization near contact line: Donbass militia – Sputnik International
Kiev strengthening Donbass blockade: Russia’s Contact Group envoy – Sputnik International
Latest from the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine on ceasefire violations – ReliefWeb
East Ukraine conflict claimed nearly 3,000 civilian lives: ICRC – TASS
Russia to consider retaliation if Ukraine toughens border control – Sputnik International
Rick Perry looks to strike energy ‘partnership’ deal with Ukraine – washingtonexaminer.com
Vladimir Putin’s trip to Crimea jazz festival angers Ukraine – Newsweek
Children’s culture trip to Russia triggers Ukrainian security service probe – RT News
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