Ukraine's president and opposition leaders have signed an agreement designed to end the country's political crisis, an opposition representative and the Ukraine president's office said today.
The situtation in Ukraine escalated this week with fierce fighting that the government says has claimed 78 lives and drew swift rebuke from the West. Protesters put the death toll at about 128. Ref. CNN
Party Of Regions Rests Responsibility For Political Crisis In Country And Causalities On Yanukovych And His Retinue
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"Ukraine has been betrayed and robbed, but even this is nothing to the grief of dozens of Ukrainian families who have lost their kin on either side of the face-off. All responsibility for this is on Yanukovych and his minions," the statement said.
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The not-so-revolutionary new Ukraine government:
The Cabinet of Ministers brought to the helm by the EuroMaidan revolution, is a motley crew indeed: A combination of old faces tainted by allegations of corruption, newly emerged revolutionary heroes and appointees who are able to make a difference. Ref. Source 3
MONITORING: Canada Recalls Ambassador From Russia Because Of Conflict Escalation In Ukraine
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Canada has recognized the legitimacy of the incumbent power in Ukraine, Harper stressed.
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Venice Commission To Consider On March 21-22 Decision Of Crimean Council On Holding Referendum
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Ukrainian News learned this from a statement by the Justice Ministry of Ukraine.
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Ukraine parliament delivers ultimatum to Crimea over referendum:
Ukraine's parliament has warned the regional assembly in Crimea that it faces dissolution unless it cancels a referendum it has called to join the region to Russia. Ref. Source 3