- Russia is pitching for genuine constitutional reform in Ukraine so as to ensure autonomy to the regions with concentration of Russian-speaking people.
- European countries are however reluctant to give their approval to what they see a Russian agenda in Ukraine.
- Russia has sought a complete halt to interference in Ukraine’s domestic affairs by Europe.
- Russian leaders say leaders in Ukraine have no desire to turn Ukraine from being a unitary into a federation state.
- Russia raises question mark over Ukraine’s ability to protect rights of its citizens, rights and liberty of ethnic minorities and show respect for all religions.
- Russian Parliament has blamed officials in Ukraine for alleged political upheavals and violence against pro-autonomy campaigners.
- Russia recently took strong exception to Ukraine reported plan to take help of private forces to quell protests in Eastern and Southern Ukraine.
- Russian authorities quoted reports stating that plans are afoot to hire Greystone Ltd militaries for the purpose.
- According to some reports, in March this year, Greystone forces were stationed in Donetsk to combat pro-Russian movement.
- Pantagon had earlier used services of Greystone Ltd in Iraq. But Greystone has been charged with involvement in atrocities.
Exams Perspective:
- Private Military Forces
- Ukraine Crisis
- Russian Roadmap for Ukraine