Ukraine to Deny Access to Russian Aid Convoy

Ukraine said it will not allow the convoy of 280 trucks carrying humanitarian aid from Russia to enter the country, calling the convoy "a Trojan horse." The Russian convoy, carrying food, water and other aid, set off on Tuesday for eastern Ukraine, where government forces are closing in on pro-Russian rebels. Ukrainian officials said Tuesday the aid will be rejected because the mission is not being coordinated by the Red Cross and could be a pretext for Russia to send troops...

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