Nato rejects Ukraine no-fly zone, says 'not part of this' war

Nato allies rejected Ukraine's demand for no-fly zones on Friday, saying they were increasing support but that stepping in directly would lead to a broader, even more, brutal European war so far limited to Russia's assault on its neighbour.

Ukraine, a former Soviet republic that wants to join the European Union (EU) and Western military alliance Nato, is not currently a member of either.