Russian convoy defies Ukraine government checkpoint demands

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More than 200 Russian trucks are just across the border from Ukraine’s Luhansk region. The convoy is outside a checkpoint held by separatists — instead of one controlled by the government as Ukraine demanded.

It is unclear what will happen if the trucks do cross.

Ukraine wants an independent inspection of the cargo to make sure it is humanitarian aid and not weapons. The fighting in eastern Ukraine is only intensifying. CCTV America’s Kate Parkinson is in Donetsk, where deadly shelling struck for the first time near the city’s center.

Russian convoy defies Ukraine government checkpoint demands

More than 200 Russian trucks are just across the border from Ukraine's Luhansk region. The Convoy is outside a checkpoint held by separatists, instead of one controlled by the government as Ukraine demanded. It is unclear what will happen if the trucks do cross. Ukraine wants an independent inspection of the cargo to make sure it is humanitarian aid and not weapons. The fighting in eastern Ukraine is only intensifying. CCTV America's Kate Parkinson is in Donetsk, where deadly shelling struck for the first time near the city's center.

Meanwhile, during a two day visit to Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed Parliament promising billions in aid to the former Ukrainian region. CCTV America’s Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

Russian President Putin promises Crimea billions in aid

During a two day visit to Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed Parliament promising billions in aid to the former Ukrainian region. CCTV America's Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

For more on all of the developments in Ukraine, Foreign Relations Analyst who served as special assistant to the President for Russia and Ukraine William Courtney joins CCTV America.

The politics behind the Russian convoy controversy

For more on all of the developments in Ukraine, Foreign Relations Analyst who served as special assistant to the President for Russia and Ukraine William Courtney joins CCTV America.