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22.2.2014
09:26
22.2.2014
A meeting is being led by Kharkiv Governor Mykhailo Dobkin, of Party of Regions. He is reportedly calling for the "federalization" of Ukraine.
09:36
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09:40
22.2.2014
Poroshenko is a staunchly pro-western oligarch and owner of Roshen Confectionary. Russia placed an embargo on the chocolates last year when it still looked like Yanukovych would sign an Association Agreement with the EU.
09:44
22.2.2014
Yanukovych's spokesperson says the president is in Kharkiv, but plans to return to Kyiv, according to Aleksandr Plushchyov, of Echo Moskvy.
09:51
22.2.2014
Resolution to impeach Yanukovych introduced in parliament (via Ukrainian Service)
The text of the resolution, submitted by Mykola Rudkovskoho, who left the Party of Regions in December, is not yet available.
Ukraine's constitution does not provide an outlet for impeachment.
The text of the resolution, submitted by Mykola Rudkovskoho, who left the Party of Regions in December, is not yet available.
Ukraine's constitution does not provide an outlet for impeachment.
10:09
22.2.2014
If there's any evidence is needed that the "East-West divide" is an oversimplification of events in Ukraine, this video might be it.
It shows pro-'Maidan' protesters in Kharkiv, a Party of Regions stronghold and the site of today's anti-'maidan' meeting, marching through town late last night.
They chant "out with the gang."
It shows pro-'Maidan' protesters in Kharkiv, a Party of Regions stronghold and the site of today's anti-'maidan' meeting, marching through town late last night.
They chant "out with the gang."
10:14
22.2.2014
10:29
22.2.2014
Ministry of Interior appears to side with protesters in statement
Here are some outtakes from a stunning statement posted on the Interior Ministry site.
"In this difficult moment in the modern history of Ukraine, the personnel of the Interior Ministry emphasize that it is fully with the Ukrainian people and completely shares the desire of citizens to change as soon as possible," the statement says.
"The police call for joint efforts to ensure public order"
"Unite our forces in the creation of a truly independent and democratic European state."
"Glory to Ukraine!"
Yesterday, Ukraine's parliament voted to fire Vitali Zakharchenko, who is said to have ordered police actions that left some 70 protesters dead. He has reportedly left the country.
Here are some outtakes from a stunning statement posted on the Interior Ministry site.
"In this difficult moment in the modern history of Ukraine, the personnel of the Interior Ministry emphasize that it is fully with the Ukrainian people and completely shares the desire of citizens to change as soon as possible," the statement says.
"The police call for joint efforts to ensure public order"
"Unite our forces in the creation of a truly independent and democratic European state."
"Glory to Ukraine!"
Yesterday, Ukraine's parliament voted to fire Vitali Zakharchenko, who is said to have ordered police actions that left some 70 protesters dead. He has reportedly left the country.