Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma has criticized the Western response to "crude violations" of a cease-fire by Russian-backed rebels who ignored the truce deal to seize the strategic town of Debaltseve in a major offensive.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Kuchma says west too soft on Russia over Debaltseve
Former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma (R) arrives at Minsk airport on Jan. 31, 2015 for talks aimed at ending the fighting in east Ukraine.
