Heeding a request by Russian President Vladimir Putin, pro-Moscow rebels fighting in eastern Ukraine say they will allow Ukrainian troops who they've trapped, to leave the area safely through a humanitarian corridor.<br/> <br />The announcement seems to fly in the face of recent developments- namely claims by Ukrainian officials that Russian troops are indeed on the ground in Ukraine.<br/> <br />Although Russia has so far denied direct involvement, the West and its allies have no shortage of criticism.<br/> <br />Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE)(English) AUSTRALIAN PRIME MINISTER TONY ABOTT SAYING:<br/> <br />" it seems that Russia is now stepping out of the shadows and overtly trying to achieve its objects of domination in Ukraine and it is completely, absolutely and utterly unacceptable."<br/> <br />During a security council meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York, U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power exchanged barbs with her Russian counterpart.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) U
