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Tensions rise as Russian convoy crosses into Ukraine

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Published on 07/25/22 / In People & Blogs

Almost as soon as the trucks began moving, accusations and warnings from both sides over the true nature of what Moscow calls an aid convoy, but Ukraine believes is a trojan horse being used to disguise an invasion of its territory.<br/> <br />Ukraine government spokesman Valentyn Nalivaychenko says he's in no doubt about Russia;'s intentions.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) UKRAINIAN SECURITY SERVICE (SBU) CHIEF, VALENTYN NALIVAYCHENKO, SAYING:<br/> <br />"It's a direct invasion with the cynical use of Red Cross. These are military vehicles. These are servicemen with fake documents.<br/> <br />But Moscow maintains that the trucks are transporting much-needed humanitarian aid to Russian speaking residents of Ukraine cities beseiged by government forces.<br/> <br />Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich is warning Kiev against any interference.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE) RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN, ALEXANDER LUKASHEVICH, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We warn against any attempts to disrupt the purely humanitarian missi

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