Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said on Saturday his country was not fighting a civil war in its east but was fighting 'foreign mercenaries', hailing soldiers for forcing pro-Russian rebels out of several towns and cities.
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Reuters: Poroshenko says Ukraine fights ‘foreign mercenaries’ in its east
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko visits the headquarters of anti-terrorist operation near Izyum, Kharkiv Oblast, and finalizes the plan of the military offensive actions of the Ukraine's army on July 8.
