Putin: Military Invasion in Ukraine ‘Last Resort’ -- RIA Novsoti
MOSCOW, March 4 (RIA Novosti) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday called acting authorities in Ukraine illegitimate, but said a military intervention in Russia's western neighbor still remains a final resort.
Last month’s ouster of Putin’s counterpart, Viktor Yanukovych, was “an anti-constitutional coup and a military seizure of power,” the Russian president said.
Russia deployed last week its troops to Ukraine’s pro-Russian Crimean Peninsula and threatened a larger armed invasion to protect Russian nationals and speakers in the country.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian forces press assault on strategic town near Lebanon. Syrian army advancing on rebel town near Lebanon.
Clashes in Syria's Yarmouk halt aid delivery.
Syria has relinquished about a third of its chemical weapons: OPCW.
Gunmen storm government complex in Iraq's Samarra. Gunmen seize city council in Iraq's Samarra. Iraqi forces free hostages held in Iraq's Samarra.
Turkey scrambles jets after Russian plane flies near its Black Sea coast.
Israeli raid fuels internal divisions in Lebanon.
Netanyahu and Obama clash on prospects for peace with Palestinians.
ASIA
China calls for peaceful resolution to Ukraine crisis.
China will defend itself, warns Beijing ahead of likely military spending rise.
China heightens security in wake of train station attacks.
North Korea fires artillery shells into sea amid South Korean naval wargames.
North Korea goes to the polls - with only one candidate to choose from.
Thailand may extend state of emergency despite scaled-back protest.
Philippines paves way for transition to peaceful south.
Japan, N.Korea hold first talks since 2012.
India and Pakistan ramp up aid as they jostle for influence in Kabul.
China may opt for 'two children' policy in future, says senior official.
AFRICA
East African states mull stabilization force for South Sudan.
Security saps leave room for al-Shabab resurgence.
Uganda to 'send troops to Somalia to protect UN'.
Report: Libya intercepts Syria-bound mustard agent.
Egypt court bans Palestinian Hamas group.
Egypt's Sisi gives clearest sign he will run for president.
Pistorius neighbour 'heard fight'.
EUROPE
Putin: No need for force in Ukraine yet. Putin: Russia has no plans to annex Ukraine's Crimea region.
Russia not obliged to accept agreements with Ukraine - Putin.
Yanukovych has no political future, says Putin.
Ukraine appeals to NATO for assistance.
No fighting in Crimea as supposed ultimatum passes.
Ukraine wants international monitors at nuclear plants.
Gazprom to cancel gas discount for Ukraine. Russia to hike price on gas supplies to Ukraine.
Putin says intends to work with IMF on Ukraine aid.
Kerry arrives in Kiev as U.S. offers economic, technical assistance.
1 600 stopped from reaching Spain.
AMERICAS
US officials see signs Russia may mount broader invasion, as Kerry visits Kiev.
US says it is suspending trade talks and all military-to-military engagements with Russia over Ukraine.
Cuban dissidents say political arrests top 1,000 in February.
UN's Ban Ki-moon urges Venezuela to hear protesters' demands.
Nicaragua's Ortega reappears in public after absence.
Chinese plead for Canada to let them immigrate.
World Cup 2014: Brazil still facing issues with 100 days to go.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US says Kunming attack is 'act of terrorism'.
US kills 3 AQAP operatives in Yemen drone strike.
Jury selection to begin for biggest Al Qaeda figure to face trial in NYC since Sept. 11.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Forbes' richest people: number of billionaires up significantly.
Banks caught in storm as Ukraine tensions rise.
Global markets steady as Ukraine impact fears ease.
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