Ukrainian leadership vote called for European election day / Western nations scramble to contain fallout of Ukraine crisis / Catherine Ashton to travel to Ukraine

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Series Details 24.02.14
Publication Date 24/02/2014
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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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ESO: Key Source: Euromaidan - Protests in Ukraine 2013 - 2015 - Key source http://www.europeansources.info/record/euromaidan-protests-in-ukraine-2013-2015/
ESO: Background information: Ukraine crisis: Yanukovych announces 'peace deal'/ Yanukovych flees to Kharkiv / Ukrainian MPs vote to oust President Yanukovych / EU Integration Now Ukraine’s Priority – Acting President http://www.europeansources.info/record/ukraine-crisis-yanukovych-announces-peace-deal-yanukovych-flees-to-kharkiv-ukrainian-mps-vote-to-oust-president-yanukovych-eu-integration-now-ukraines-priority-acting-presid/
The Guardian, 24.02.14: Western nations scramble to contain fallout of Ukraine crisis http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/23/ukraine-crisis-western-nations-eu-russia
RIA Novosti, 24.02.14: Western Leaders Move to Secure Financial Aid for Ukraine http://en.ria.ru/world/20140224/187838985/Western-Leaders-Move-to-Secure-Financial-Aid-for-Ukraine.html
BBC News, 24.02.14: Ukraine arrest warrant for ex-leader Yanukovych http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26320004
EU: EEAS: Press Release, 23.02.14: Catherine Ashton to travel to Ukraine http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140223_01_en.pdf
Deutsche Welle, 24.02.14: Ukraine poised for emergency session as it faces 'economic abyss' http://dw.de/p/1BEGP
http://www.imf.org/external/country/UKR/index.htm http://www.imf.org/external/country/UKR/index.htm
KyivPost, 24.02.14: Arrest warrant issued for Yanukovych, Klyuyev and other former officials http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/arrest-warrant-issued-for-yanukovych-klyuyev-and-other-former-officials-337481.html
The New York Times, 24.02.14: Ukraine’s Acting Government Issues Warrant for Yanukovych’s Arrest http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/25/world/europe/ukraine.html
France 24 International, 24.02.14: 'Arrest warrant issued' for Ukraine's Yanukovich http://www.france24.com/en/20140224-arrest-warrant-ukraine-yanukovich/
BBC News, 24.02.14: Ukraine: Russia recalls ambassador as Kiev turns towards EU http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26318816
BBC News, 24.02.14: Ukraine: Interim leader Turchynov stresses "European choice" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26317912
Deutsche Welle, 23.02.14: European integration sought, says Ukraine's interim leader http://dw.de/p/1BEDd
The Guardian, 23.02.14: Ukraine MPs appoint interim president as Yanukovych allies dismissed http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/23/ukraine-crisis-interim-president-turchynov-yanukovych-tymoshenko
EUObserver, 24.02.14: Ukrainians debunk fears of national split http://euobserver.com/foreign/123250
RIA Novosti, 24.02.14: Moscow Accuses Ukraine's New Leaders of 'Dictatorial Methods' http://en.ria.ru/world/20140224/187856185/Moscow-Accuses-Ukraines-New-Leaders-of-Dictatorial-Methods.html
Deutsche Welle, 24.02.14: EU, Russia wrangle over Ukraine's new government http://dw.de/p/1BEgg
BBC News, 24.02.14: Ukraine crisis: Russia steps up Ukraine rhetoric http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26327211
Euro|Topics, 24.02.14: Changeover of power in Ukraine http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/aktuell.html/NEWSLETTER-2014-02-24-Changeover-of-power-in-Ukraine
EUObserver, 25.02.14: Ukraine seeks financial aid from EU and US, amid Russian threats http://euobserver.com/foreign/123261
EurActiv, 25.02.14: Yanukovich indicted as Russia questions the new power’s legitimacy http://www.euractiv.com/europes-east/yanukovich-indicted-russia-quest-news-533722
EurActiv, 25.02.14: In Ukraine, Poland comes of age as an EU power broker http://www.euractiv.com/europes-east/ukraine-poland-comes-age-eu-powe-news-533724
The Guardian, 25.02.14: Viktor Yanukovych no longer leading Ukraine, US declares http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/yanukovych-no-longer-leading-ukraine-white-house
Deutsche Welle, 25.02.14: Ukraine's interim leader to appoint unity government as presidential campaign opens http://dw.de/p/1BEq9
France 24 International, 25.02.14: Destroyed documents hint at Yanukovich's shady deals http://www.france24.com/en/20140225-destroyed-documents-yanukovich-palace-corruption/
Euronews, 25.02.14: Russia extends offer of citizenship to Crimea http://www.euronews.com/2014/02/25/russia-extends-offer-of-citizenship-to-crimea/
The New York Times, 24.02.14: Ukrainian Protesters See Too Many Familiar Faces in Parliament After Revolution http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/25/world/europe/ukraine-parliament.html
BBC News, 25.02.14: Poland's crucial role as Yanukovych's rule crumbled http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26342882

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