That's amazing. I thought the Ukraine and Russia were so at odds that nothing like that could happen. Its a plus for Russia but I doubt it will do any to improve Russia's image with the west.
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Putin to Merkel: Further delays of aid delivery to Ukraine would have been unacceptable:.
Merkel and Putin voiced "Serious concern" Over the escalation of Kiev's military operation in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, which is leading to new casualties among civilians, the press service said. Ref. Source 6
U.S. Tells emergency U.N. Meeting that Russia has 'outright lied' about its military actions in Ukraine. Comment comes as United Nations session considers conflict situation in Eastern Ukraine. Ref. USAToday
Putin praises rebels, likens Ukraine army to Nazi invaders:
Lysenko said that the Ukrainian army, after retreating from the southeastern coastal town of Novoazovsk, was ready to defend the key port city of Mariupol, 28 miles farther west on the Sea of Azov. Ref. Source 5
Ukrainian Coast Guard Attacked Near Russian Border, Some Killed:
A Ukraine military spokesman has confirmed that some sailors were killed and more injured when 2 Ukraine Coast Guard cutters came under attack by artillery from onshore near the village of Bezimenne (Close to the Russian Border). This is believed to be the first such incident since the conflict began. Ref. Source 6
Putin warns Ukraine against implementing EU deal - letter:
Moscow will curtail Ukraine's access to vital Russian markets if Kiev implements any part of a trade agreement with the European Union, President Vladimir Putin warned in a letter, toughening his stance on a deal at the centre of East-West tensions. Ref. Source 3