Donald Trump ‘actively reviewing’ sending weapons to Ukraine after Kiev reports 3,000 Russian troops in country

‘Donald Trump is “actively reviewing” the possibility of sending lethal defensive weapons to Ukraine after the country’s president said at least 3,000 Russian troops were now on its soil, America’s defence secretary has said.
James Mattis said the US “stands with Ukraine” at a joint press conference with Ukranian President Petro Poroshenko.
Mr Mattis said Washington would continue to put pressure on Russia over what he called its aggressive behaviour, but stopped short of promising to provide lethal weapons to Kiev.
He said Russia has not abided by the Minsk ceasefire agreement meant to end separatist violence in eastern Ukraine.
“Despite Russia’s denials, we know they are seeking to redraw international borders by force, undermining the sovereign and free nations of Europe,” he told reporters.’
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