Ukraine on high alert as Russia advances into Crimea - video

Sunday, 02 Mar 2014

# United Nations

# Viktor Yanukovych

# Vladimir Putin

Russian troops are present in Crimea, Ukraine, on Sunday as fears of a Russian invasion of the country grow. Russian Vladimir Putin has given the green light for an invasion of the country, ignoring advice from the international community to seek a diplomatic solution following the ousting of pro-Russian Viktor Yanukovych. UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon says he is 'gravely concerned' by events

Sunday, 02 Mar 2014

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