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Russians Take Charge of Ukrainian Separatists

Aug 7, 2014 | 09:42 GMT

Russians Take Charge of Ukrainian Separatists
A woman holds a poster with the portrait of Igor Strelkov, the top military commander of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, during a rally in Moscow on Aug. 2.

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Summary

Russian militant commanders are now leading the separatist movement in eastern Ukraine. By taking control away from pro-Russian local activists, these leaders are attempting to make the separatist movement a more effective military and political tool for the Kremlin.

Moscow's goals for the uprising in eastern Ukraine have changed....

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