MOSCOW. March 18 (Interfax) - Russia is ready to take part in the provision of international assistance to Ukraine, but only the people of Ukraine can establish peace in their country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
"We want peace and accord to come to Ukraine. We are ready to provide all possible support and assistance to that, together with other countries," Putin said in his address to the Federal Assembly on Tuesday.
"I am saying it again: only citizens of Ukraine can bring order to their own home," Putin said.