Russian President Vladimir Putin told a live Russian TV show he hopes he doesn't have to send Russian troops into Ukraine but hasn't ruled it out, accusing the Kiev government of committing "a serious crime" by using the military to quell unrest.
Putin Leaves Force as Option in Ukraine -- Wall Street Journal
MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he hoped not to send Russian troops into Ukraine but didn't rule it out, accusing the Kiev government of committing "a serious crime" by using the military to quell unrest.
Speaking during an annual televised event in which he takes questions from the public, Mr. Putin said the situation in the east—where pro-Russian militants have seized control of 10 cities—could only be resolved through dialogue. He said he held out hope a compromise could be reached in four-way talks being held later Thursday in Geneva.
Mr. Putin's comment came following a clash overnight that left three pro-Russian protesters dead and 13 wounded, the bloodiest conflict yet in a military operation launched by Kiev.
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2 comments:
What would you do if the people of your nation were harasses and killed nextdoor of your country?
Would you be really content by holding petty talks?
Or be a real leader and invade to save your people? Although im a bit skeptical to whether Mr putin really wants to save his russian speakers in SE Ukrain or whether he using them as a pretext. Im not sure at all.
Salim,
"Although im a bit skeptical to whether Mr putin really wants to save his russian speakers in SE Ukrain or whether he using them as a pretext. Im not sure at all."
That's a good question. The answer is probably some of both.
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