US warns against Russian military intervention in Ukraine
The United States has warned Russia that it would be a "grave mistake" to embark on military intervention in Ukraine.
Russia recalls Ukraine ambassador
Russia has recalled its ambassador in Ukraine for consultations on the "deteriorating situation" in Kiev, after the interim president said it was his priority to form closer ties with Europe.
"Due to the deteriorating situation in Ukraine and the need for a comprehensive analysis of the situation, the decision was made to recall the Russian ambassador to Ukraine for consultations in Moscow," the ministry said in a statement.
Earlier, Oleksandr Turchynov said Ukraine's new leadership was ready for talks with Russia to put their relations on a "new, equal and good-neighbourly footing" which recognises the country's "European choice".
More top news
-
Joe Biden vows to fight racial inequality with economic agenda
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
-
Trump reverts to promoting unproven drug as coronavirus treatment
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
-
What the papers say – July 29
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.