Vladimir Putin insists Russia doesn’t want to annex separatist enclaves in eastern Ukraine, but many residents, who already use the Russian ruble and depend on Russia in many ways, wish he would.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
NPR: Many in eastern Ukraine want to join Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Artek international children centre in Gurzuf, some 15 kms outside Yalta, Crimea, June 24.
