Ukraine has asked Moscow, under European OSCE security arrangements, to explain and give details of its military exercises near the border within 48 hours, the Foreign Ministry said on April 24. In a statement in response to remarks by the Russian defense minister earlier in the day announcing exercises linked to tension in Ukraine, the ministry said Russia was trying to influence Kyiv's efforts to fight militants in the east.
Reuters: Ukraine gives Russia 48 hours to explain exercises
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry said Russia was trying to influence Kyiv's efforts to fight militants in the east.
