PBS NewsHour

Poroshenko dismisses rebel hopes for Donetsk battle

Clip: 07/09/2014 | 2m 54s

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko is lauding the government’s recent gains in the eastern city of Slovyansk. Now, rebels have retreated to the regional capital Donetsk, and they say new recruits are materializing. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner reports on the tipping balance of power and the impending fight for Donetsk.

Aired: 07/09/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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