William Grant
President Vladimir Putin’s request to Russian parliament to send troops abroad.
Earlier, the Russians had sent what they call peacekeepers to breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine – which Moscow has now recognised.
That prompted a sharp response from the West.
Germany has put its gas pipeline project with Russia on hold. And the UK has announced sanctions against five Russian banks and three individuals.
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