President of Russia Vladimir Putin arrogantly scoffed at the defeat of the Ukrainian military in Debaltseve, gloating at their “shame” of losing the battle “to yesterday’s coal miners and tractor drivers.” In reality, Ukraine is fighting against Russian military that is hiding behind the fraying veil of local “separatists.”
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Examiner: Russian media admits that regular Russian troops took Debaltseve

Russian media admits that regular Russian troops took Ukrainian city of Debaltseve in the east of the country.