Hopes of an immediate way out of the Ukraine crisis were dashed at the UN in New York on Monday when an emergency session, called by Russia descended into a slanging match. <br /><br />During a stormy Security Council meeting, Moscow’s envoy insisted Ukraine’s ousted President Viktor Yanukovych had asked Russia to send its troops across the border into Ukraine to restore law and order. <br /><br />Elsewhere, Russia’s military also held exercises’ near Ukraine’s eastern border. They have now reportedly gone back to base after President Putin ordered their recall. <br /><br />Kyiv said Moscow had set a deadline for Ukrainian troops in Crimea to surrender by 4.00 am CET on Tuesday or face action – for the moment no incidents have been reported. <br /><br />The Kremlin has denied making such an ultimatum.
