Russia's Putin discussed escalation of violence in Ukraine - Interfax

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) chairs a meeting with members of the government at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, August 5, 2015. REUTERS/Alexei Nikolsky/RIA Novosti/Kremlin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a recent spike in violence in east Ukraine with his security council, Interfax said on Wednesday, citing the Kremlin.

Interfax added that Putin also discussed ways to counter Islamic State.