Putin: Things can be put in order in Ukraine only via democratic procedures rather than army use

MOSCOW. April 17 (Interfax) - The current instability in Ukraine can be settled only through a dialogue rather than using military methods, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

"Order in the country can be established only through a dialogue, in the course of democratic procedures, rather than through the use of the armed forces, tanks, and aviation," Putin said during a Q&A session on Thursday.