Ukraine Government, Protesters Nearing A Deal. Will It Last? -- Sara Miller Llana, Christian Science Monitor
European officials say the two sides are nearing an agreement that would include reduced presidential powers and early elections in December.
Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych announced that all-night talks between the government, protesters, European Union foreign ministers, and representatives from Russia have led to a deal to end violence that has rocked this post-Soviet nation.
Diplomats told Reuters that a compromise "involved appointing a transitional government, with a reformed constitution by September reducing presidential powers, and fresh elections by the end of the year."
It comes as the European Union finally agreed to issue sanctions against members of the Ukrainian government.
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Update: Ukraine Accord Signed, Despite Doubts in Kiev and Kremlin -- New York Times
My Comment: After yesterday's bloody shootout in the city center .... it looks like everyone decided to take a step back. And while I do applaud the fact that an agreement has been reached .... because the alternative is too horrible to contemplate .... I am deeply worried that it will be broken in the next few weeks/months and the cycle of violence will just continue again.
Update: On a side note .... because some of my readers know that I have family in Ukraine .... they want to know if I am making plans to go to Kiev. Truth be known ... we made a decision at Christmas time to visit in August of this year .... and yes .... I will be going regardless of what is happening on the streets. I will also be visiting Russia after Ukraine .... so do not be surprise if blogging is light during that time.
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