Russian ruble recovers to levels prior to the war – How did Putin do it?
Russia's central bank has taken dramatic steps in recent weeks to intervene in the market
Ukraine crisis – Putin recognises independence of Donetsk and Luhansk (Putin video address)
The Russian President will address the nation later
Massive explosion rocks Donetsk in eastern Ukraine (videos-photos)
Images from the scene show a completely destroyed car in the parking lot about 100 meters or so outside the seat of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic
