BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Russian humanitarian aid delivery destined for eastern Ukraine, where government forces face a pro-Russian rebellion, must be scrutinised to ensure it does not serve political ends, the European Union's humanitarian aid chief said on Tuesday.
A Russian convoy carrying food, water and other aid set off on Tuesday for eastern Ukraine, but Kiev said it would not allow the vehicles to cross onto its territory. The cargo would have to be unloaded by the Red Cross and transferred to other vehicles.
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