Ukraine says Putin acting like Nazi Germany with Crimea annexation

KIEV (AFP) - Ukraine's interim President Oleksandr Turchynov accused Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday of acting like Nazi Germany after Moscow moved to "annex" Crimea.

"Russia is playing a dirty game to annex Crimea. World War II began with the annexation by Nazi Germany of other countries' territories. Today, Putin is following the example of 20th century fascists," Turchynov told journalists.

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