West warns Russia over Ukraine ‘aid’
The UK and US governments warn Russia not to use humanitarian assistance as a pretext for sending troops into eastern Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
The UK and US governments warn Russia not to use humanitarian assistance as a pretext for sending troops into eastern Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev announces a total embargo on food imports from Western countries in response to sanctions over Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Italy has fallen back into recession after the country’s economy contracted by 0.2% in the second quarter of the year. BBC News – Europe
More than 300 Ukrainian troops cross into Russia during heavy fighting with pro-Russian rebels – but Kiev denies they are “defectors”. BBC News – Europe
The presidents of France and Germany commemorate the 100th anniversary of Germany’s declaration of war on France. BBC News – Europe
A senior adviser to rebels in eastern Ukraine confirms that extrajudicial killings have been carried out “to prevent chaos”. BBC News – Europe