Request comes just two hours after referendum results show 90% voted for independence from Ukraine The "People's Republic of Donetsk" declared itself an independent country on Monday yesterday and, within two hours of doing so, had asked to join Russia. The separatist leader Denis Pushilin told journalists that the self-proclaimed republic would ask Moscow to consider absorbing the region,...
According to the minister, in 2013, the revenues accumulated by Donetsk region amounted to UAH 16.3 billion, while the expenditures were UAH 41 billion; which shows self-sufficiency of the region at the level of 39.8%. ...
"Valerii Androschuk, the chief of police, is alive for all we know, he was abducted. We are in talks now, and terrorists are demanding an immense sum of ransom to free him," said Liashko, predicting the captive to be freed before long. ...
"Have freed Valerii Andruschuk, who was captured on May 9 in Mariupol. God give him health!" the minister stressed. ...
On May 11 Shakhtar overplayed Zorya Luhansk 1-3 and finalized silverware ahead of time. ...
For the west of the country, they forecast partly cloudy weather, no precipitations, and west wind of 5-10 m/s. Air temperature will stand at 4... 9 degrees at night, and at 15... 22 degrees in the daytime. ...
"Information from the Internal Affairs Ministry, information from experts who were present yesterday in Donetsk [Region] and Luhansk Region, participating in this farce ["referendum"] were some 24% of the population who have the right to vote, and a little more than 32% in Donetsk Region," said Speaker. ...
Voters in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, take part in a referendum on whether to become a 'people's republic' and leave the country. Yes voters, who form an overwhelming majority of those taking part, claim becoming separate is the first step to joining Russia. A referendum on membership of Ukraine is also taking place in the Luhansk region Continue reading... ...
West's hunt for alternative oil and gas helps Tehran with one official saying 'Now Russia is the bad guy. Time is on our side' The Ukraine crisis has strengthened Iran's hand in its nuclear talks and other dealings with the west by reminding European countries and the Obama administration of its potential as a major alternative energy supplier if Russia cannot be relied upon, officials and analysts...
City financier calls on government not to ignore energy security after instability in eastern Europe Guy Hands, one of the City's most flamboyant deal-makers, warns on Monday that the Ukraine crisis has underlined the importance of the UK's renewable energy sector, and attacks those wanting to phase out onshore wind subsidies. The financier, who has close links to the Conservative party, says energy...
Dalia Grybauskaite falls short of first round re-election despite popular stance against Russian expansion Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaite faces a second round run-off after Sunday's presidential elections in the Baltic state after she fell short of the 50% of votes needed for re-election in the first round. With 97% of votes counted, Grybauskaite, popular for her abrasive style and strong...
Renewable energy sources could reduce EU dependence on imported fossil fuels, often supplied from conflict-ridden countries If we needed a reminder of how politics and energy are inextricably linked, the Ukraine crisis has done us all a timely service. The price and supply of gas is rapidly becoming a major Russian weapon against its neighbour, and by extension, its European supporters. Nearly a third...
Kiev defends military's 'anti-terrorist operations' as rebels say 90% of vote is in favour of 'people's republics' in Donetsk and Luhansk There were no international observers, no up-to-date electoral lists, and the ballot papers were photocopies. With heavily armed men keeping watch, ambiguous wording on the ballot slip and a bungled Ukrainian attempt to stop voting in one town that ended with one...
Shkyriak noted that he consciously took part in the TV debates in order to show his readiness for open political dialogue. ...
Under the decision of the Football Federation, the match will be held in absence of sideliners. ...
According to Poroshenko, should Russia further destabilize situation in Ukraine, further sanctions will be imposed against it. ...
All the bulletins were ticked 'Yes' opposite to the only question reading 'Do you support the act on state independence of Donetsk People's Republic'? ...
Referendum for 'people's republics' in Donetsk and Luhansk Long queues form outside polling stations in Mariupol Clashes overnight on the outskirts of Slavyansk 12.30pm BST Shaun Walker has just sent this update on a vote that is leaning heavily to a 'yes' vote for self-rule. Its a warm sunny day in Donetsk, and Ive visited a few polling stations. Most have queues. Partly that is because not many...
The Donetsk regional administration's department of health announced this in a statement. ...
First Deputy Defense Minister Bohdan Buts announced this at a press conference. ...