Reuters – Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the deployment of troops to two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine after recognising them as independent on Monday, accelerating a crisis the West fears could unleash a major war.
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- Tanks seen in Donetsk after Putin recognises breakaway regions – Reuters witness
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