Russian President Putin: War With Russia Would Represent 'Apocalyptic Scenario' For Eastern Europe (Update)

BBC: Ukraine conflict: Russia's Vladimir Putin says war 'unlikely'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said war with neighbouring Ukraine is "unlikely", in an interview for Russian television.

Mr Putin also stressed his support for the recent Minsk ceasefire deal as the best way to stabilise eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine says Russian troops have been fighting in Ukraine. Mr Putin repeated denials that this was the case.

Foreign ministers from Ukraine, Russia, France and Germany are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss the ceasefire.

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