"The situation in Ukraine is unpredictable and could change quickly. Further violent clashes between police and protesters in Kiev and other cities are possible," the State Department said, replacing an alert from Jan. 28.
"US citizens are advised to avoid all protests, demonstrations, and large gatherings," the alert added. "US citizens whose residences or hotels are located in the vicinity of the protests are cautioned to leave those areas or prepare to remain indoors, possibly for several days, should clashes occur."
http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/US-issues-new-travel-alert-for-Ukraine-amid-Kiev-violence-341863
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- Ukraine Travel Alert....Last Updated: February 18, 2014
"The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S.
citizens of the increased risks of travel to Ukraine because of the
ongoing political unrest and violent clashes between police and
protesters. Since February 18, there has been a sharp escalation
in violence between protesters and police. The Ukrainian Security
Services have announced that they may take extraordinary measures
beginning the evening of February 18. U.S. citizens are urged to
maintain a low profile and to remain indoors at night while clashes
continue. As of February 18, the Kyiv Metro (subway) has been shut down
and access into Kyiv by road has, according to credible reports, been
restricted. The situation is currently very fluid and U.S. citizens in
Kyiv should follow media reports closely as events develop. This Travel
Alert dated February 18, 2014, replaces the Travel Alert dated January
24, 2014, and updates specific information on violent protests and
transportation systems. This Travel Alert expires May 17, 2014.
Protest-related violence, particularly in Kyiv, escalated sharply on
February 18, resulting in several deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Protesters remain in Kyiv’s Independence Square and several government
buildings in Kyiv and other cities throughout Ukraine. Groups of young
men, popularly called “titushky,” have attacked journalists and
protesters and committed other random acts of violence in Kyiv and other
cities. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid all protests,
demonstrations, and large gatherings. U.S. citizens whose residences or
hotels are located in the vicinity of the protests are cautioned to
leave those areas or prepare to remain indoors, possibly for several
days, should clashes occur. The situation in Ukraine is unpredictable and could change quickly. Further violent clashes between police and protesters in Kyiv and other cities are possible. The location and nature of demonstrations and methods employed by the police can change quickly and without warning. Protest sites have drawn large crowds, and protesters have blocked roads in Kyiv and other cities and may do so again"......................http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/ukraine-travel-alert.html
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Yanukovich: opposition has crossed the line, when they urged people to take up arms....
ReplyDeleteKIEV, February 19, 8:57 /ITAR-TASS/. Tass) - Ukrainian opposition has crossed the line, when they urged people to take up arms and this is “blatant violation of the law,” Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich said in a national address posted at the presidential website on Wednesday.
“They crossed the line, when they urged people to take up arms. This is blatant violation of the law. Criminals should face trial, which will determine punishment for them. This is not my folly, this is my duty as a guarantor of the constitution to ensure peace in the country, calmness of people and justice for each of them,” Yanukovich noted.
“Proceeding from this, I urge once again opposition leaders, who claim that they are seeking for peaceful settlement, to separate immediately from those radical forces, which provoke bloodshed and clashes with law enforcement agencies. Otherwise, if they do not want to go away, they should admit that they support radically minded forces. And then other talks will be held with them,” the president said.
He also noted that opposition leaders had neglected the main principle of democracy that people come to power only at polling stations, not in streets and squares. “I said many times to them (oppositionists) that election will be held soon. If people place trust in you, you will be in power. If they don’t do it, you won’t be in power. But all this should take place lawfully according to the constitution,” Yanukovich noted.
The president called on the country’s opposition to go into a compromise and find common language for the sake of the country’s future. “I always considered use of force as an erroneous approach. To find common language is a better and more efficient way. To go into a compromise. To agree. I have already said many times that state authorities will lose somehow in this case. Opposition will lose either. But Ukraine will win,” Yanukovich noted.
“We have already paid a too high price for ambitions of those who are eager to seize power. But for the price not to be higher, I appeal to you to come to your senses! We should get to negotiating table and save Ukraine,” the president said. “I insistently appealed to you to refrain from radical action. But you did not listen to me,” he added.
“My dear, who lost relatives in this foolish conflict, let me offer condolences to you. I know that I cannot help your grief with words. I understand that an awful tragedy befell you. But I would like you to feel my support and my sincere regret in these minutes,” he noted.
“Now all of us should realize one thing that even the toughest confrontation will end. And Ukraine should live forever. This is our task. This is our main goal,” Yanukovich noted.
http://en.itar-tass.com/world/719819
19/2/14
Journalist of Ukrainian newspaper wounded in clashes dead....
ReplyDeleteJournalist of Ukrainian newspaper Vesti Vyacheslav Veremy, hospitalized after being wounded in clashes in Kiev, died of wounds.
The Vesti newspaper said on its website that Vyacheslav Veremy received a gunshot wound late on February 18.
Twenty-five were killed in clashes between the protesters and law enforcers, including eight victims who died in hospitals.
Nine Ukrainian law enforcers died of gunshot wounds in Kiev, the country’s Interior Ministry reported.
http://en.itar-tass.com/world/719832
19/2/14
UKRAINE. Kiev s'embrase, au moins 25 morts ....
ReplyDeleteAprès une nuit de violences, la police tente toujours de déloger de la place Maïdan les manifestants hostiles au président Ianoukovitch. Un journaliste a été tué par balles par des inconnus masqués.
Les troupes antiémeute ukrainiennes ont lancé un nouvel assaut mercredi 19 février au petit matin contre les manifestants réunis sur la place centrale de Kiev occupée depuis trois mois, dans une recrudescence des violences qui ont fait au moins 25 morts, selon le ministère de la Santé.
Quelques 241 personnes ont été hospitalisées, parmi lesquelles 79 policiers et cinq journalistes, a ajouté le ministère. Par ailleurs, un journaliste du quotidien ukrainien "Vesti" a été tué par balles dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi, par des inconnus masqués alors qu'il venait de quitter son travail.
La nuit dernière, les policiers ont avancé et pris position autour du monument qui se trouve au milieu du Maïdan, peu après 4 heures du matin (3 heures en France) après une pluie de grenades lacrymogènes et assourdissantes. Les tentes situées autour du monument ont pris feu les unes après les autres.............http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/monde/20140219.OBS6812/ukraine-nouvel-assaut-de-la-police-au-moins-16-morts.html?xtor=RSS-17
19/2/14
Ukraine foreign chief to discuss crisis with ambassadors ....
ReplyDeleteUkraine’s foreign policy chief Leonid Kozhara is expected to discuss the aggravating situation in the country at a meeting with Kiev-based ambassadors. This is according to Interfax’s Ukrainian office.
The meeting is set for 1 pm GMT and will let the press in, Interfax says.
http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2014_02_19/Ukraine-foreign-chief-to-discuss-crisis-with-ambassadors-0218/
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