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Police re-capture government building in Donetsk

Police re-captured the administrative headquarters of the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk and have around 68 pro-Russian protesters in custody who are being questioned over the occupation.

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Obama: Russia has violated international law in Ukraine

Barack Obama said Russia had violated international law in its military intervention in Ukraine.

He also said the US government has warned it will look at a series of economic and diplomatic sanctions that would isolate Moscow. He added:

Over time this will be a costly proposition for Russia.

And now is the time for them to consider whether they can serve their interests in a way that resorts to diplomacy as opposed to force.

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