Russian President Vladimir Putin called on the Ukrainian military to seize power in their country on Friday, a day after Moscow launched an invasion of its southern neighbour.
"I once again appeal to the military personnel of the armed forces of Ukraine: do not allow neo-Nazis and to use your children, wives and elders as human shields," Putin said at a televised meeting with Russia's security
council.Putin added that Russian servicemen in Ukraine were acting "bravely, professionally and heroically."Reporting by Anton Zverev, Dmitry Antonov and Oksana Kobzeva; Writing by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber; Editing by Mark Trevelyan
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