Is #Putin's #Russia a totalitarian nightmare - or is it just pretending? Interesting perspective from @MarkGaleotti
http://readrussia.com/2015/12/26/the...re-of-tyranny/ …

While GER business bypasses sanctions to do businesss w Russia, Steinmeier schools Ua on adhering to agreements. https://twitter.com/GermanyDiplo/sta...59140520701952 …

Ukraine's army reports to #OSCE SMM Russian militants' tanks in populated areas in buffer zone.
http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/314850.html …

Militant troops in #Ukraine receive orders from Russia to conduct provocations. http://ukraineunderattack.org/en/506...om-russia.html …