Ukrainian soldiers cross border into Russia
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A Russian border security official said Monday that more than 400 Ukrainian soldiers had crossed into Russia, although both sides gave conflicting accounts as to why they had decided to cross the border.
The Russian official said the soldiers deserted the Kiev government and the Russian side opened a safe corridor. A Ukrainian military official, who did not give a number for the soldiers involved, said that they were forced into Russian territory by rebel fire after running out of ammunition.
