
Dead Kiev protestors shot with live ammunition
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich met opposition leaders today in an attempt to defuse street violence in which three people were killed overnight, but tensions remained high as his prime minister branded anti-government protesters "Terrorists." Ref. Source 7
Police Disperses Anti-Government Protesters Near Zaporizhia Regional State Administration
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The officers threw several gas grenades into the crowd of protesters, after which the militiamen pushed the rally participants 200 aside from the building.
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Ministry Of Interior Affairs Not To Arrest AutoMaydan Organizer Bulatov
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As Ukrainian News earlier reported, on January 31, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has put Serhii Koba and Dmytro Bulatov, the organizers and leaders of the auto run against the incumbent power (AutoMaidan) on the wanted list as suspects in organizing mass disturbances.
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MP Tihipko (Party Of Regions) Advocating Speediest Formation Of New Government
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Earlier, Tihipko had called on the ruling authorities and the opposition to immediately find compromise due to the deterioration in the country's economy.
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Amnesty Law Enacted
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"According to the Ministry of Interior Affairs of Ukraine, Security Service of Ukraine and local governments, the actions of arrested participants of mass rallies go under Article 9 of the Law on Amnesty. With the publication of this message, the said law takes effect from February 17, 2014," the report said.
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Ukraine opposition leaders meet Merkel in Germany: Video report:
Former boxing champion Vitaly Klitschko and fellow Ukrainian opposition leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk have held talks in Berlin with Chancellor Angela Merkel. The pair are seeking active support and financial aid from Europe, amid three months of anti-government protests. Ref. Source 1
EU to impose sanctions on Ukraine officials responsible for violence
The EU's foreign ministers have decided to impose sanctions against officials in Ukraine who are responsible for the violent crackdown on anti-government protesters, the Associated Press and the BBC are reporting, citing diplomats. Ref. USAToday
European officials say Ukrainian protesters have agreed to a deal with Ukraine's president on defusing a deadly political crisis. Germany's Foreign Ministry tweeted Friday afternoon that the Maidan council, which has been leading the protest movement, "has decided that opposition leaders can sign the agreement." An opposition spokeswoman in Kiev said opposition leaders were heading to the president's office and had agreed to a deal. Ref. USAToday