20:05
18.2.2014
Rinat Akhmetov, a Donetsk-based businessman, and Ukraine's richest oligarch has issued a statement calling for an end to the bloodshed:
"Peaceful citizens must not suffer in any situation." he says. "This must be the main objective for the government, the opposition and all conflicting parties. Human losses and injuries suffered by protesters and law-enforcers during street clashes is an unacceptable price for political mistakes."
"Peaceful citizens must not suffer in any situation." he says. "This must be the main objective for the government, the opposition and all conflicting parties. Human losses and injuries suffered by protesters and law-enforcers during street clashes is an unacceptable price for political mistakes."
19:27
18.2.2014
19:14
18.2.2014
Two different possibilities for tonight:
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19:10
18.2.2014
18:59
18.2.2014
The country's largest opposition TV channel is reported down.
18:36
18.2.2014
As clashes continue, here are two good livestreams from Independence Square:
18:00
18.2.2014
Riot police have begun their move on Independence Square. They appear to be using stun grenades and a water cannon.
17:34
18.2.2014
17:26
18.2.2014
Back at square one. In a deal with the government, protesters had vacated the city administration building over the weekend in exchange for amnesty for arrested protesters.
17:03
18.2.2014
Disturbing video, via our Ukrainian Service, of the two bodies found near Independence Square today.
At least five people apparently associated with demonstrations have been killed and the Interior Ministry says two police officers have died.
At least five people apparently associated with demonstrations have been killed and the Interior Ministry says two police officers have died.