Russian Reactions To The Crisis In Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Archive). © RIA Novosti. Alexei Druzhinin

Putin Condemns Kiev’s Use of Force Against Civilians -- RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, April 25 (RIA Novosti) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the Kiev authorities’ attempts to use their army against civilians in a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Kremlin said Friday.

“Putin and Merkel have exchanged opinions on the critical situation in Ukraine, including Kiev’s authorities not wishing to implement Geneva agreement of April 17, and Putin firmly condemned Kiev’s regime attempts to use the army against civilians in Southeastern Ukraine,” the Kremlin press office said.

Putin and Merkel emphasized the importance of holding multiparty talks on Russian gas deliveries and transit, presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.

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More News On Russian Reactions To The Crisis In Ukraine

Russia offers proposal to resolve Ukraine crisis -- The Guardian
Russia's Lavrov accuses West of plotting to control Ukraine as violence continues -- FOX News/AP
Russia says Kiev will face justice for 'bloody crime' in Ukraine -- Chicago Tribune
Russia accuses West of trying to "seize" Ukraine -- CBS/AP
Russia starts war games after Ukraine strikes rebels -- Irish Times
Russia says could replace any Western food sanctions from elsewhere -- Reuters
In Russia, Ukraine crisis is U.S.'s fault: 'Who is Obama, the czar of the world?' -- Olga Grigoryants, L.A. Times

My Comment: I have never seen Russian - Ukraine relations this poisonous .... and it is getting worse. No one is talking. There are no negotiations. Everyone is arming themselves and forming militias. Divisions and lines have been drawn, and everyone is waiting for the "other shoe to drop".