China distances itself from Russia 's troop movements , hints Ukraine is n't faultless . World markets nosedive but bounce back as Putin says Russia wo n't claim Crimea . Comment: European nations at Monday 's meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council have called upon Russia to stand down in the Crimea and return its forces immediately `` to the areas of their permanent stationing , '' European Union will look at consequences if Russia does n't stand down .
China distances itself from Russia 's troop movements , hints Ukraine is n't faultless . World markets nosedive but bounce back as Putin says Russia wo n't claim Crimea . Comment: European Union will look at consequences if Russia does n't stand down .