Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukraine is "on the verge of civil war" after Kyiv sent in troops against pro-Russia separatists. Mr Putin, in a phone call to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, described the move as a "sharp escalation".
BBC: Putin warns of Ukraine civil war as Kyiv moves on rebels
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Ukraine is \"on the verge of civil war\" after Kyiv sent in troops against pro-Russia separatists.
