Ukraine: Clashes Rage On Between Protesters, Police In Kiev -- CNN
Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- Violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police continued in the center of Ukraine's capital, Kiev, overnight into Tuesday.
Demonstrators have been rallying since the weekend in defiance of new laws that limit the right to protest.
The Interior Ministry said Tuesday that more than 30 protesters had been detained and 119 police officers injured since Sunday afternoon, when the clashes began.
The city health care department reported 122 injured and 50 hospitalized. The number injured is probably higher, as many people reportedly turn to medical volunteers for help rather than official services for fear of consequences. Protest organizers said those treated in hospitals are questioned by police and registered as participants of mass protests, which may lead to arrest and criminal charges.
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Lavrov tells European leaders to stay out of Ukrainian crisis. -- RIA Novosti
Russia urges Europe not to interfere in Ukraine, fears growing crisis -- Reuters
Ukraine going 'out of control', Russia says -- Times of India/AFP
Russian minister accuses European politicians of stoking Ukraine crisis -- The Guardian
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Opposition hopes for talks amid Ukraine clashes -- FOX News/AP
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Ukraine Opposition Warns It May Be 'Too Late' As Tensions Continue -- Radio Free Europe
Analysis: Options narrow for Yanukovich as Kiev heaves with violence -- Richard Balmforth, Reuters
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In Pictures: Ukraine's intensifying protests -- Al Jazeera
My Comment: Regular readers of this blog know that my nationality is Russian and I have relatives who live in Ukraine. My cousin has her office only a block away from where these riots are not happening .... and when I last talked to her last night she put it bluntly to me .... "the entire situation is out of control. There are thousands of rioters on the street. And the police are powerless to do anything."
As to what is my take on what is going to happen next in Kiev .... I will not be surprised that if these riots continue .... martial law will be imposed and the military will be ordered to step in to control the situation. The next question that will then need to be answered is the following .... will the military respond? Right now .... I am not too sure that they will. Ukraine is now divided into two very opposing camps.
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