Putin orders Russian forces to "perform peacekeeping functions" in eastern Ukraine's breakaway regions
President Vladimir Putin ordered his defence ministry to despatch Russian forces to "perform peacekeeping functions" in eastern Ukraine's two breakaway regions, according to a decree published early on Tuesday after he said Moscow would recognise their independence.
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As predicted, Russia has been provoked. There was never any doubt that Russia would have to be pushed some way to protect it's interests.
Now comes the question on whether Putin will get away with it?