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WASHINGTON — With Russian-backed separatists pressing their attacks in Ukraine, NATO’s military commander, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, now supports providing defensive weapons and equipment to Kiev’s beleaguered forces, and an array of administration and military officials appear to be edging toward that position, American officials said Sunday.

President Obama has made no decisions on providing such lethal assistance. But after a series of striking reversals that Ukraine’s forces have suffered in recent weeks, the Obama administration is taking a fresh look at the question of military aid.

Secretary of State John Kerry, who plans to visit Kiev on Thursday, is open to new discussions about providing lethal assistance, as is Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, officials said. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who is leaving his post soon, backs sending defensive weapons to the Ukrainian forces.

Civilians on Sunday fleeing the Ukrainian city of Debaltseve, which is nearly surrounded by rebel fighters. “It’s just a horror living here,” said one woman, seeking a bus ride out.
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Donetsk Airport in Shambles

Published January 23

After weeks of fierce fighting, the Donetsk airport is in ruins. In recent days, the site had been claimed by both sides. On Jan. 22, Ukrainian troops finally retreated, abandoning their last toehold in the city.

Ukrainian Troops Retreat from Donetsk

Published January 23

Fighting between government troops and pro-Russian rebels has continued despite a September cease-fire. Last week, an attack on a bus near Volnovakha, which the government attributed to rocket fire from separatists, fatally injured 13 people. Intense fighting for control of the Donetsk airport in recent weeks appeared to have ended Thursday with a Ukrainian retreat

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