Rinat Akhmetov, Ukraine's Richest Man, Lashes Out Against Pro-Russian Separatists -- Wall Street Journal
Kiev Hails Move, Which Comes Amid Signs of Waning Public Support for Rebels
Ukraine's richest man opened an economic front against pro-Russia separatists in the industrial region he has long dominated, calling on tens of thousands of workers at his factories to oppose attempts to break up the country that he said are putting their jobs at risk.
The intervention by metals-and-mining tycoon Rinat Akhmetov comes amid signs of waning public support for the armed rebels in the eastern Donetsk region. Sentiment has shifted as violence and disorder have spread and as it becomes clear that Moscow isn't planning any quick annexation, as it did with nearby Crimea in March.
At the same time, the Kremlin has softened its line against presidential elections in Ukraine, which the government intends to hold Sunday despite threats by the separatists to disrupt them.
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Akhmetov moves in east Ukraine and calls for end to separatism -- Euronews
Ukraine’s richest man speaks out against pro-Russians -- France 24
Ukraine tycoon says pro-Russia separatists are wrecking east -- FOX News
Akhmetov Asks Donetsk Workforce to Protest Against Separatists -- Moscow Times
Akhmetov Is Shocked, Shocked To Find That Separatism Is Going On In Donetsk! -- Radio Free Europe
Rinat Akhmetov's choice -- The Economist
Update: I cannot say that I am surprised .... his call for demonstrations in support of a unified Ukraine have fallen flat .... Ukrainian tycoon’s call for rally against separatists goes largely unheeded -- Washington Post
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