| Series Title | EurActiv |
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| Series Details | 24.02.14 |
| Publication Date | 24/02/2014 |
| Content Type | News |
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Reports and analysis of the crisis in Ukraine on the 24 February 2014. According to the The Guardian and other news sources Western governments were active trying to contain the fallout from Ukraine's revolution on the 22-23 February 2014, pledging money, support and possible EU membership, while anxiously eyeing the response of Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, whose protege Viktor Yanukovych had been ousted. On the 24 February 2014, Russia recalled its ambassador to Ukraine. BBC News reported that Ukraine had issued a warrant for the arrest of the Mr Yanukovych. Attention began to focus on the serious economic plight of Ukraine and the need by outside countries (like the US), the EU and the IMF to financially support the country. EU High Representative Catherine Ashton visited Ukraine in a visible and symbolic act of solidarity. A Press Conference was planned for the 25 February 2014. Russian leaders challenged the legitimacy of the new government. Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said interim authorities in Kiev had conducted an 'armed mutiny'. The Russian foreign ministry said dissenters in mainly Russian-speaking regions faced suppression. There were fears that some of parts of eastern Ukraine might seek to link more closely with Russia. Analysts pointed out the role of Poland during the Ukrainian crisis, for the first time a key partner in the European decision-making. This could be seen as a shift in the balance of power within the EU. [For background information on the EuroMaidan protests click on the ESO: Background Information hyperlink below 'Euromaidan - Protests in Ukraine 2013 - 2014 - Key source']. |
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| Source Link | http://www.euractiv.com/europes-east/ukrainians-vote-european-electio-news-533705 |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe, Russia, Ukraine |
