China distances itself from Russia 's troop surge , says Russia is n't faultless . World markets nosedive but bounce back as Putin says Russia wo n't claim Crimea . Can German Chancellor Angela Merkel pull off a role as a liaison to Putin ? European Union will look at it 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 . Can German Chancellor Angela Merkel pull off a role as world liaison to Putin ? European Union will look at consequences if Russia does n't stand down .