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The new Ukrainian government will hold its first cabinet meeting today, amid fears of secession in restive Crimea where pro-Russian forces are tightening their grip despite US warnings.Heavily armed troops in uniforms with no national insignia took up positions around government buildings and the airport in Simferopol, as Ukrainian officials accused Russia of “naked aggression”.

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