Ukraine recalls top envoy to Moscow 'for consultations'

Ukraine's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it was recalling its top envoy to Moscow for "consultations" following Russia's recognition of Kyiv's two breakaway regions.

The ministry said in a statement that interim charge d'affaires Vasyl Pokotylo was returning to Kyiv in connection with Russia's "illegal decision to recognise the 'independence'" of the separatist regions of Lugansk and Donetsk.