NATO urges Russia to bring troops back to base
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NATO has warned Russia that military action against Ukraine is against international law. It has also expressed grave concern over the Russian parliament's authorization of the use of force.

After an emergency meeting of NATO ambassadors in Brussels, the alliance called on Russia to order its forces back to bases and refrain from interfering in Ukraine. It urged both parties to immediately seek a peaceful solution through dialogue.

Speaking before the meeting on Sunday, NATO chief, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, warned that Russia’s actions were unacceptable. He said Russia’s seizure of Crimea is a threat to peace in Europe and the situation must be "de-escalated.