International security

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said war with neighbouring Ukraine is unlikely, according to media reports.

Asked in an interview with Russian state television if he thought the current situation could lead to war, Putin said on Monday: "I think that such an apocalyptic scenario is unlikely and I hope that it will never happen".

Putin also said he did not see the need for another meeting with France, Germany and Ukraine to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Putin says Russia-Ukraine war unlikely