Russia not planning joint exercise with NATO – Defense Ministry

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The Russian Ministry of Defence is not planning a joint exercise with NATO, head of the Russian Armed Forces Main Combat Training Department Lt. Gen. Ivan Buvaltsev said on Saturday.

"We cooperate in the military and technological fields but no joint exercises have been planned," he said on the air of the Echo of Moscow radio station.

Ukrainian army not to use force against protesters in Kiev – Defense Ministry

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The Ukrainian armed forces won’t be taking part in clashes between opposition activists and police in the centre of Kiev, a Ukrainian Defense Ministry official has announced earlier today.

“The Ukrainian army won’t be using force against the protesters. All the servicemen and equipment are stationed in sites of their permanent location,” he said.