DHAKA: Russian president Vladimir Putin has urged talks to discuss ‘statehood’ for eastern Ukraine.
Russian media report, says the BBC.
He went on to say it was ‘impossible to predict’ the end of crisis.
His comments came after the EU gave Russian a one-week ultimatum to reverse course in Ukraine or face sanctions.
Russia denies Western accusations that its forces have illegally crossed into Ukraine to support separatists there.
BDST: 1708 HRS, AUG 31, 2014