In Slovyansk today divisions within the so-called Donetsk Peoples’ Republic have appeared with the self-proclaimed “Minister of Defence” of the “Peoples’ Republic.” I. Hirkin, aka “Strilok,” – a citizen of the Russian Federation having reportedly ordered the arrest of the self-proclaimed “Mayor” of Slovyansk – V. Ponomaryov. In Tores, clashes continue and representatives of the so-called Donetsk Peoples’ Republic have abducted the chief of investigations of the Tores police force. The mayor of Horlivka has also reportedly been abducted. His whereabouts are unknown as of 4:30 PM Kyiv time.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the “violations by the Russian Federation of the regime of the state border, which are not stopping, despite all lawful demands by the international community and Ukraine’s government. The Border Service of the FSB and other responsible organs of the Russian Federation continue to facilitate the unlawful movement of armed, organized formations and militants to the territory of Ukraine.”
Refugee Crisis in Ukraine: Most of the refugees in Ukraine today are people from the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Heavy fighting still continues in the area, particularly in Slovyansk.The number of victims, including children, is on the rise. Poroshenko has ordered the creation of 'a humanitarian corridor' to allow civilians to escape from the warring region.
Ukraine and Russia in EU-brokered talks in Brussels to reach a 'gas deal'. This comes after Russia threatened to cut off gas supplied to Ukraine. After another round of negotiations Ukraine rejected the price deal. Arseniy Yatsenyuk said it was a trap and that Ukraine wants a new gas deal based on 'a contract, rather than on the basis of whether Russia likes the Ukrainian government or not.' In contrast, Putin stated that Russia 'aimed to support the Ukrainian economy at a rather difficult time'. Meanwhile Russia is strengthening ties with China.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the “violations by the Russian Federation of the regime of the state border, which are not stopping, despite all lawful demands by the international community and Ukraine’s government. The Border Service of the FSB and other responsible organs of the Russian Federation continue to facilitate the unlawful movement of armed, organized formations and militants to the territory of Ukraine.”
Refugee Crisis in Ukraine: Most of the refugees in Ukraine today are people from the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Heavy fighting still continues in the area, particularly in Slovyansk.The number of victims, including children, is on the rise. Poroshenko has ordered the creation of 'a humanitarian corridor' to allow civilians to escape from the warring region.
Ukraine and Russia in EU-brokered talks in Brussels to reach a 'gas deal'. This comes after Russia threatened to cut off gas supplied to Ukraine. After another round of negotiations Ukraine rejected the price deal. Arseniy Yatsenyuk said it was a trap and that Ukraine wants a new gas deal based on 'a contract, rather than on the basis of whether Russia likes the Ukrainian government or not.' In contrast, Putin stated that Russia 'aimed to support the Ukrainian economy at a rather difficult time'. Meanwhile Russia is strengthening ties with China.
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