The US demanded that Moscow pull its troops out of Ukraine after Vladimir Putin appeared to take a step back from deeper confrontation with the west, by saying Russia would use further military action only as a “last resort”.
In Kiev, John Kerry warned that the US would isolate Russia “politically, economically and diplomatically” unless it withdrew the forces that have seized control of Crimea.
Washington stepped up pressure on Russia just hours after Mr Putin made his first public statement since Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovich was ousted 10 days ago. He said the option of force remained open but would be a “last resort”.
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