Hundreds of Russian volunteers are supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine, offering them vital experience in battle tactics and training to attack Ukrainian forces, a top rebel leader said.
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Reuters: Hundreds of Russian volunteers help rebels in Ukraine – separatist leader
A pro-Russian militant commander Vassili Petrovic, 40-year old, stands on a hill as smoke ascends around points close to the village of Zuivka, eastern Ukraine on Sept. 18.
