Russia-Ukraine: What to know about Europe’s security crisis
By MIKE CORDER
Associated Press
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — From capitals around the world, leaders are condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recognition of two pro-Russia regions in eastern Ukraine as independent and his order to send troops there. The U.S., European Union and U.K. have announced tough economic sanctions, warning that more will follow if Putin proceeds further. Governments also are warning of a global fallout from the crisis over Ukraine, which was evident Tuesday as oil prices rose and stock markets fell. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has canceled plans to meet his Russian counterpart in Geneva. Blinken tells reporters that Russia’s actions indicate its not serious about a diplomatic path to resolving the crisis.
