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Russian attack on Ukrainian ships sparks global condemnation

A maritime confrontation between Ukraine and Russia has launched an unpredictable phase in their conflict. After a Russian ship rammed a Ukrainian tugboat and fired upon its sailors, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the actions “a dangerous escalation,” and the head of NATO said there was "no justification" for Russia's aggression. John Yang reports on the political implications of the clash.