U.S. calls Russian seizure of Ukrainian ships a 'dangerous escalation'
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Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian navy vessels represents “a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law,” U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday in a statement that called for restraint from both countries.