NATO said a two-month ceasefire in Ukraine had seemed to encourage Russia to fortify its forces in the war-torn country. U.S. experts also believed that instead of backing out, the ceasefire had been a useful instrument for Russia to beef up its forces and, review and revise its plans on Ukraine.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
International Business Times: NATO, US experts see Russia repositioning for new Ukraine offensive
Pro-Russian separatist soldiers stand on their tank as they drive along a road near the village of Kirovske on April 21, 2015 in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
