Russia-Ukraine tension LIVE:Putin declares Donsk-Lugansk an independent country, sends army; India expressed concern, US said - now is not the time to stand on the sidelines
Russia has declared Ukraine's two provinces Luhansk-Donestk as independent countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this on Monday. With this announcement, Putin has started deploying the army in Luhansk-Donetsk and separatist-held areas. It is only after this step of Putin that the United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting which is still going on. In the emergency meeting, India expressed concern over Russia's move. TS Tirumurti, India's representative in UNSC said – This step can lead to breach of peace and security. This issue can only be resolved through diplomatic negotiations. On the other hand, America said that this move of Russia is an excuse to infiltrate into Ukraine. We and our allies agree that Russia should respond quickly and appropriately if there is more intrusion. This is the time when no one can stand on the edge. Air India special flight leaves for Ukraine to pick up India...