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Tensions have escalated between Russia and Ukraine, in the wake of the overthrow of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. Ukraine has even accused Russia naval forces of carrying out an "armed invasion" at a Crimean airport. The BBC's Bridget Kendall looks at how the unfolding crisis is being seen in Moscow. Officially the Russian defence and foreign ministry have no comment on the accusation coming from Kiev that this, in some way, is being driven by Moscow.

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