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Vladimir Putin last night pointed to Russia’s nuclear arsenal and warned the West: ‘It’s best not to mess with us’ on Ukraine. In a menacing intervention, the Russian president denied Nato, British and American reports that Russian forces are operating in eastern Ukraine. And he warned the West against any attempt to support Ukraine in its efforts to defeat Russian separatists. Speaking at a pro-Kremlin youth camp near Moscow, he said: ‘Russia’s partners... should understand it’s best not to mess with us. Ukrainian servicemen use a brief lull in the conflict to make running repairs on their heavy armour Mechanics have field-striped part of the engine and drive components to keep the vehicle running

Ukraine has appealed to the West for supplies of modern weaponry to help repel any
Russian advance