If reports that Russian tanks have entered eastern Ukraine are confirmed, it would mark a serious escalation of the crisis there, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Friday.
"I am concerned about reports that pro-Russian armed gangs are acquiring heavy weapons from Russia, including Russian tanks," Rasmussen said in a statement.
"We have seen reports that Russian tanks and other armoured vehicles may have crossed the border into eastern Ukraine.
If these reports are confirmed, this would mark a serious escalation of the crisis in eastern Ukraine," he added.
Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of allowing separatist rebels to bring three tanks and other military vehicles across the border into the east of the country to fight the Ukrainian army.
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"I am concerned about reports that pro-Russian armed gangs are acquiring heavy weapons from Russia, including Russian tanks," Rasmussen said in a statement.
"We have seen reports that Russian tanks and other armoured vehicles may have crossed the border into eastern Ukraine.
If these reports are confirmed, this would mark a serious escalation of the crisis in eastern Ukraine," he added.
Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of allowing separatist rebels to bring three tanks and other military vehicles across the border into the east of the country to fight the Ukrainian army.
[jpost.com]
13/6/14
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- NATO Secretary General concerned about reports of escalation of the crisis in Eastern Ukraine
"I am concerned about reports that pro-Russian armed
gangs are acquiring heavy weapons from Russia, including Russian tanks.
We have seen reports that Russian tanks and other armoured vehicles may
have crossed the border into eastern Ukraine. If these reports are
confirmed, this would mark a serious escalation of the crisis in eastern
Ukraine.
I continue to urge Russia to complete the withdrawal of its
military forces on the border with Ukraine, to stop the flow of weapons
and fighters across the border, and to exercise its influence among
armed separatists to lay down their weapons and renounce violence. We
call on the Russian Federation to meet its Geneva commitments and
cooperate with the government of Ukraine as it implements its plans for
promoting peace, unity and reform."
[nato.int]
16/6/14
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