World leaders have condemned Russian president Vladimir Putin after a convoy of trucks carrying what Russia calls “humanitarian aid” crossed the border into Ukraine without permission from Kiev or the Red Cross (ICRC).
While the Ukrainian government in Kiev calls the move a “direct invasion,” Russian authorities said they couldn’t tolerate more delays at the border. The convoy is heading to Lugansk, the Russian Foreign Ministry says.
“All excuses to delay sending aid have been exhausted,” the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. “The Russian side has taken the decision to act.”
U.S. officials condemned the move by Russia on Friday. “Russia …read more
Source: Newsweek
