Canada blasts Russia over UN letter

Canada’s United Nations mission on Thursday blasted Russia for a letter it sent to the U.N. regarding the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, prompting a Russian official to hit back at the move, calling it "kindergarten-level Russophobic libel."

Russia sent a letter on Wednesday calling for the U.N. Security Council to pass its draft resolution demanding that "all parties concerned strictly observe humanitarian law" in Ukraine, ensure the protection of civilians and facilitate access to humanitarian aid in the country, among other provisions.

Canada's U.N. mission posted the letter on Twitter with a number of comments and suggested changes added.