Clashes spread across eastern Ukraine; up to 5 pro-Russian activists reported killed
Video: Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the Ukrainian government's use of force in light of clashes between Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists near the city of Slovyansk on Thursday.
By William Booth and Michael Birnbaum, April 24, 12:26 PM
SLOVYANSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian security forces killed “up to five” pro-Russian activists Thursday in the restive eastern part of the country, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry said, as Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned any use of the Ukrainian military against its own citizens.