- After protesters in Eastern provinces of Ukraine seized more government buildings and offices, Ukraine Prime Minister admitted that authorities have failed to regain control in these regions and blamed the security services for the lack of progress in operations.
- Even police personnel are helpless as the bulk of police recruited from outside these regions were forced to tender resignation and leave the city without their weapons. Protesters say this to ensure no hindrances in the carrying out of referendum.
- PM asked Ukrainian patriots to defend their country with arms in their hands. This could trigger a civil war between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian civilians.
- Ukrainian armed forces have been issued a full combat alert in the face of a possible threat from Russia which they allege is unleashing a continental war on Ukraine.
- Read at: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-international/ukraine-president-for-security-overhaul/article5964654.ece
Exams Perspective:
- Ukraine Crisis
- Geneva Agreement on Ukraine
- Movement for autonomy in Ukraine