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Ukraine forces kill up to five rebels, Putin warns of consequences

By Aleksandar Vasovic and Alexei Anishchuk

SLAVIANSK, Ukraine - Ukrainian forces killed up to five pro-Moscow separatists in the east of the country, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday, as Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of "consequences" if Kiev used the army against its own people.

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