Russian President Vladimir Putin said on April 17 that Ukraine's decision to send armed forces into the east of the country instead of trying to establish a dialogue with the Russian-speaking population there was a "grave crime."
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Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: Putin says Kyiv’s use of army against separatists a ‘grave crime’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on April 17 that Russian forces were present in east Ukraine were \"rubbish\", according to Reuters.
