Douglas Alexander MP, Labour’s shadow Foreign Secretary said:
“News that 49 Ukrainian service personnel have lost their lives in an attack on a military aircraft is deeply concerning.
"Petro Poroshenko, Ukraine’s new President, made clear last week that the instability and fighting in Eastern Ukraine must be brought to an end.
"Confirmation that Russian tanks entered into Ukraine’s territory will fuel tensions in the area, and it is vital that Russia now fully commit to deescalating the situation, instead of taking steps to inflame it.
"The international community should continue to make it clear to President Putin that it remains prepared to implement further sanctions if circumstances in Ukraine merit this response.”
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