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The United Nations Security Council on Jan. 31 expressed its “grave concern” over the “dangerous deterioration” in eastern Ukraine, calling for an immediate end to violence.

Clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed rebels intensified on Jan. 29, resulting in the worst military losses suffered since both sides agreed a new truce in December.

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