Russian President Putin: Apocalyptic War Against Ukraine Unlikely

Russian President Vladimir Putin (RIA Novosti/Aleksey Nikolskyi)

BBC: Russia's Vladimir Putin says war with Ukraine 'unlikely'



The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has said war with neighbouring Ukraine is "unlikely", in an interview for Russian television.



Mr Putin also stressed his support for the Minsk agreement as the best way to stabilise eastern Ukraine.



Ukraine has said there is clear evidence Russia is helping the rebels in the east, something Russia denies.



Update: Putin rules out apocalyptic war scenario in Ukraine -- Russia Beyond The Headlines



WNU Editor: At least the leaders of both Ukraine and Russia are still talking to each other .... Putin Says Keeps Contact With Ukrainian President Despite Kiev’s Rhetoric (Sputnik).