Ukraine accused by Russia of 'terror attacks' in Crimea as two killed in clashes

A Russian security agent and a soldier have been killed fending off what Moscow described as a series of attempted terror attacks by the Ukrainian military intelligence in Crimea.

Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned what he called a "stupid criminal action" by the Ukrainian authorities and vowed to take additional steps to ensure security of Crimea. He also strongly urged the West to warn Kiev against "resorting to terror instead of searching for a peaceful settlement".