File Photo: A convoy of Ukrainian forces. (Agence France-Presse)
The Kremlin today accused Ukrainian forces of "provocative actions" as fresh clashes flared in east Ukraine after Kiev said pro-Moscow rebels launched a new assault.
"In Moscow we are observing and feel acute concern over the provocative actions of the Ukrainian army, which, as far as we can judge, is to a large extent provoking the situation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, state news wire TASS reported.