Monday, April 14, 2014

Russia Warns Of Civil War In Ukraine


Moscow Accuses Kiev Of Issuing 'Criminal Orders' And Warns Of Civil War -- The Guardian

Russia orchestrating latest violence in east Ukraine and is staging another Crimea-syle intervention, claims US and Nato

The crisis in Ukraine escalated dramatically on Sunday night as Russia accused Kiev of issuing a "criminal order" against protesters and warned of a civil war in the country, which has been hit by a wave of unrest that America believes has been orchestrated from Moscow.

The Russian statement came after unknown armed men attacked a convoy of Ukrainian troops in Slaviansk, about 100 miles from the border, launching the first gun battle in Ukraine since the standoff began, in which at least one person was killed. Both the US and Nato accused Russia of staging another Crimea-style intervention, with Samantha Power, the US ambassador to the United Nations, saying events were following the same pattern as in Crimea, where unidentified military forces took over government installations before the peninsula was in effect annexed last month.

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More News On Russia Warning Of Civil War In Ukraine

Russia outraged as Ukraine prepares ‘full-scale' offensive against militants -- France 24
Russia says Kiev's planned operation against rebels is 'criminal' -- Reuters
Russia calls on UN as Ukraine sends troops to eastern cities -- Financial Times
Moscow slams Kiev’s military op order as ‘criminal’, calls for UNSC meeting -- RT
Russia: We're counting on West to prevent civil war in Ukraine -- FOX News/EFE
Russia: It is the West that can avoid civil war in Ukraine -- ITV

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