- Ukraine has warned protesters who have seized govt buildings to either opt for a political settlement, or face use of force. It is said that armoured personnel carriers have already been sent to these regions.
- The govt has been accused of instigating the protests by ignoring the protestors’ pleas.
- Russia clarified that it has no intentions of using this standoff for a military intervention in Ukraine and was not entirely convinced by the US reply on deployment of American mercenaries in Ukranian region.
- Russia is willing to participate in the meeting with Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, EU & United States on a condition that constitutional reform in Ukraine is included in the agenda.
Exams Perspective:
- Ukraine Crisis
- EU
- Crimean Referendum
- Demand for Autonomy in Ukraine