Warning Shots Fired By Russian Troops, But Hopes Are Raised For Peaceful Solution To Crimean Crisis As Ukrainian Prime Minister Says 'High Level' Talks Have Begun Between The Countries' Ministers -- Daily Mail
* A dozen Russian soldiers fired warning shots as 300 unarmed Ukrainian soldiers marched to Belbek air base
* The Ukrainian troops were employed at the air base before Russians forces seized control over the weekend
* Stand-off comes as both Russia and Ukraine send warships into the Bosphorus straits, heading towards Crimea
* Ukraine's new Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk now says his country is taking part in 'high-level' talks with Russia
* Putin said there is no need for violence - but insisted he has the right to use 'all means' to protect Russians in Crimea
* U.S announces a $1billion energy aid package for Ukraine while Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in country
* Russia test-fired an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) today - but US were informed prior to launch
This is the moment Russian troops guarding an air base in Crimea fired warning shots into the air as they were approached by unarmed Ukrainian troops.
About a dozen Russian soldiers at the Belbek air base warned the Ukrainians, who previously employed at the base until Russians seized control over the weekend, not to get any closer.
The troops fired several warning shots into the air and said they would shoot the 300-strong group of Ukrainian soldiers if they continued to advance.
Despite the tense stand-off, hopes for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis were raised today after the two countries' ministers began 'high level' talks.
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