Volunteers Bolster Ukraine's Fighting Force
Unenthusiastic response to military call-up leaves paramilitaries playing important role.
26 Jun 14
Unenthusiastic response to military call-up leaves paramilitaries playing important role.
Torez was largely untouched by conflict, but now it has become a paramilitary hub.
"They left everything behind and ran for their lives.”
Trading accusations about who was responsible for twin strikes in coastal towns could fuel tensions.
Ceasefire impossible to implement amid ongoing bloodshed in east.
Essential pumping equipment for major canal will be hard to replace amid battles.
Insurgents still hold Mosul and other key Sunni towns.
Reports of fight-back come as Iraq’s most senior Shia cleric calls for volunteers to fight insurgents.
Refugee families often prefer to have their children work because they need the income.