John McCain actually said...

I think holding a credible election in the eastern parts of the country now is seriously challenged.

I think it would be very difficult now for either the separatists or their Russian supporters to prevent it from being held.

Can you explain to me how it might be provocative to provide some body armor to soldiers whose countries are being invaded by Russian specia...

They have asked for them repeatedly and begged for military assistance as their first priority in order to defend themselves.