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MNI BRIEF: Russia's Putin Sends Troops To Ukraine East Regions

SINGAPORE (MNI)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian troops for "the function of peacekeeping" into two Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine on late 21 February, Donetsk and Lugansk, after recognising them as independent, according to several news agencies, broadcast outlets and other major media and a partial transcript from Reuters of a televised speech.

The White House has notified the U.S. Congress of the intention to place sanctions on Russia and released a fact sheet of steps that cover the steps planned in an executive order on the matter.

Shares in Australia fell in early trade in Asia on Tuesday. Benchmark Brent front-month crude oil futures rose to a high of USD97.40, up USD3.81.

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