<blockquote>'Russia’s military incursions into Ukraine- artillery, air def systems, dozens of tanks & military personnel–represent significant escalation.'
- Susan Rice (
Source, August 25, 2014)</blockquote>
'..army in the war-torn east had captured 10 Russian paratroopers on Ukrainian soil..'<blockquote>'Her comments came after Kiev’s security service said its army in the war-torn east had captured 10 Russian paratroopers on Ukrainian soil, ramping up tensions on the eve of crunch talks on the conflict.'
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US warns of Russia’s ‘significant escalation’ in Ukraine, August 26, 2014</blockquote>
'..a new level of conflict.'<blockquote>'Disturbing reports of new direct Russian military incursions into Ukraine. We seems to have reached a new level of conflict.'
- Carl Bildt (
Source, August 25, 2014)</blockquote>
Context '..Russia shows little interest in finding a solution, presenting an image that the conflicts remain unresolved to serve Russian interests.' - Breedlove<blockquote>
'..Putin is not our ally or partner, but rather our foe, and make this position clear to him and to the rest of the world.''..escalating aggression by Russia’s military..'(August 22, 2014) - '..The Russian military has moved artillery units manned by Russian personnel inside Ukrainian territory in recent days..''..Russia is not much concerned..''..[Mr. Putin] has made clear that he embraces confrontation with the West..''Russia's invasion of Ukraine has .. already begun.' - Ben Judah(War, Ukraine - Russia) - '..Russian .. military occupation..' - Carl Bildt</blockquote>