In part one earlier (see 12.30pm post) we look at Vladimir Putin's childhood.

In a new eight-part series here in the Sky News Ukraine blog, we're exploring the mind and motivations of the man who brought war back to Europe. Ukraine's Border Service had previously reported the Russian military's deployment of irritant aerosol munitions and chemical grenades near Avdiivka, Donetsk region, on 26 May. This is not the first reported instance of Russia resorting to chemical warfare in its conflict with Ukraine. 'The Russians are attempting to halt our progress, but their efforts will prove futile,' Mr Tarnavskyi said. He told the Kyiv Independent that chloropicrin had been deployed by Russian forces, but no casualties were reported.Ĭhloropicrin's vapours inflict intense skin and ocular irritation, and inhalation can harm internal organs.Īlthough once employed during the First World War, this substance is now universally banned for military purposes. Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, the commander for the Tavria military sector, said an incident had occurred in the vicinity of Novodanylivka. Russian forces are continuing to use chemical weapons in Ukraine, violating international conventions, according to a Ukrainian commander.

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