Russia to send aid to eastern Ukraine as part of an international humanitarian mission
Published on 12 august 2014Earlier Russia had said only it was accompanying a convoy to Luhansk and surrounding areas. That is where thousands of people have been without water, electricity and medical aid for nearly two weeks.
Russia initially announced a deal had been reached with the Red Cross but the humanitarian organisation insisted it has strict guidelines on maintaining its neutrality.
Latest reports say a convoy of 280 vehicles have already left Moscow for Ukraine.
Kyiv, NATO and the West have warned Russia against taking any unilateral action.
They have said any attempt to send in military personal with the aid mission would be seen as an invasion.
Elsewhere in eastern Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists in the city of Donetsk say they are planning a major counter-attack.
Ukrainian government forces have recently been been closing in on the few remaining pro-Russia rebel strongholds in the region.
Source: Euronews
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