Russian escalation: diverted humanitarian aid semi-trucks to supply rebels

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The latest row revolves around aid going from Russia to Ukraine. Kiev had stalled trucks on the Russian side of the border for days, before acknowledging Sunday that the convoy, in fact, had humanitarian aid.

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All the vehicles were supposed to be monitored by members of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
But Russia ended up diverting at least 34 such trucks despite the fact the Red Cross wasn't accompanying them due to the "volatile security situation" -- a reference to continued fighting between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian forces.

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Right now, Ukraine isn't planning to go after the convoy. Still, Nalyvaychenko thinks its main purpose is to supply rebels and its drivers are not even civilians.

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