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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.

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Russia warning against 'religious tensions' in Ukraine

Russia said that Ukrainian extremists are "imposing their will" and whipping up religious tension after the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovich.

Religious leaders took part in some of the protests in Kiev and across Ukraine. Credit: Reuters

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that priests and property of a church affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church had faced threats, and warned that the religious tension could cause "an even greater schism in Ukrainian society."

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