Viktor Yanukovych : Russia does n't want big conflicts , but it will be ready if they happen . Russia is a `` powerful nuclear nation , '' he says . Predictably , both sides have taken the high road while blaming each other for humanitarian crisis and for perpetrating violence rather than having fair , sincere negotiations toward a cease-fire . UK source : 5,000 Up to Russian troops are in Ukraine , Up to more on border . Kremlin chief says Russia is trying to `` destabilize Ukraine as a sovereign nation ''
Viktor Yanukovych : Russia does n't want big conflicts , but it will be ready if they happen . Russia is a `` powerful nuclear nation , '' he says . UK source : 5,000 Up to Russian troops are in Ukraine , Up to more on border . Kremlin chief says Russia is trying to `` destabilize Ukraine as a sovereign nation ''