Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine's actions near Crimea are "stupid and criminal" as the war of words between the two countries escalates. Tensions flared up in the border region between Ukraine and Russia as both countries are reportedly expanding their respective armed forces.
International Business Times: Putin calls Ukraine’s actions ‘stupid and criminal’ over Crimea tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomes his Armenian counterpart during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Aug. 10, 2016, after holding talks with Azerbaijani leader, as the two Caucasus countries remain locked in a feud over the contested Nagorny Karabakh region.
