ITV News published this video item, entitled “Fears of Russian attack grows after Putin approved to use force outside his country | ITV News” – below is their description.
Russia’s government has claimed rebel chiefs in eastern Ukraine have asked Russia for military help to fend off Ukrainian “aggression”, although the US said this appeal is deception on Russia’s part.
Fears of an imminent Russian offensive against its neighbor soared after President Vladimir Putin received authorisation to use military force outside his country, while the West responded with sanctions.
Several Ukrainian government websites, meanwhile, became inactive following warnings of cyber attacks from Russia, including that of the Ukrainian Parliament.
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