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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Patrick Daly

UK urges Putin to ‘de-escalate’ Ukraine tensions or risk serious sanctions

AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been urged to “de-escalate” the military build-up on the border of Ukraine as the international community steps up retaliation threats in the event of an invasion.

UK minister Chris Philp said Moscow should “get to the table” to resolve the tension peacefully as he warned of “very serious” sanctions should Russian troops make an incursion into neighbouring territory.

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