NATO agrees to a package of support to help Ukraine defend itself . Russia 's Federation Council passes resolution authorizing use of troops in Ukraine . Kerry also met Tuesday evening with EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton and representatives of other world powers , a senior State Department official said . President Vladimir Putin asked for the step in light of the crisis , his spokesman says . John Bolton and other NATO foreign ministers are present in Belgium .
NATO agrees to a package of support to help Ukraine defend itself . Russia 's Federation Council passes resolution authorizing use of troops in Ukraine . President Vladimir Putin asked for the step in light of the crisis , his spokesman says . John Bolton and other NATO foreign ministers are present in Belgium .