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                         UN to Discuss Crimea Tensions

   by VOA News

   The United Nations Security Council will meet Thursday to discuss
   rising tensions in Crimea Thursday at the request of Ukraine.

   Russia has accused Kyiv of plotting to wage attacks in the disputed
   peninsula. Ukraine, a non-permanent council member, requested an
   urgent, closed-door meeting to address tensions between the two
   countries, particularly after Ukraine put its military on alert
   Thursday and Russia also planned to step up security in Crimea.

   A NATO official told VOA the alliance is closely monitoring "with
   concern the heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine "

   "We are reassured by Ukraine's resolute condemnation of terrorism in
   all its shapes and forms," a NATO official told VOA, noting that Kyiv
   was "devoted" to diplomacy in Crimea.

   "Russia's recent military activity in Crimea is not helpful for easing
   tensions. We call on Russia to work for calm and de-escalation," the
   official said.

   Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014, a military move that has
   continued to be condemned by world leaders and fuel conflict between
   the two countries.
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