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Monday, February 24, 2014

Ukrainian interim leader to complete government

Ukrainian interim leader to complete government

BBC Online
An anti-Yanukovych protester is seen waving the Ukrainian national flag in capital Kiev. Dozens of people were killed in clashes between anti-Yanukovych protesters and riot police last week. Photo: BBC
An anti-Yanukovych protester is seen waving the Ukrainian national flag in capital Kiev. Dozens of people were killed in clashes between anti-Yanukovych protesters and riot police last week. Photo: BBC
Ukraine's interim President Olexander Turchynov is due to form a unity government, days after the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych.
The US has yet to endorse the new leader, but says "Yanukovych is no longer actively leading the country".
Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and his US counterpart are due to meet in Washington later to discuss emergency financial assistance to Kiev.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Yanukovych, who has disappeared.
Acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said a criminal case had been opened against Yanukovych and other officials over "mass murder of peaceful citizens".
There have been unconfirmed reports that Yanukovych is in Crimea.
Investigation
Dozens of people were killed in clashes between anti-Yanukovych protesters and riot police last week.
British investigators have told the BBC they are operating on the ground in Ukraine to help establish who was responsible for the most deadly day of violence last Thursday.
They say they are gathering evidence which could be used to prosecute suspects.
Interim leader Olexander Turchynov said he hopes to form a new coalition government by Tuesday.

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