Ukraine
Vladimir Putin approved to use military force outside of Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been approved to use military force outside of the country by Russian legislators in a move that could indicate a broader attack on Ukraine.
Putin also called for the recognition of Crimea as part of Russia, a halt to weapons shipments to Ukraine and an end to Ukraine's efforts to join NATO.
It follows the movement of Russian troops into rebel-held areas of Eastern Ukraine following Putin's decision to recognise their independence.
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