Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Wednesday 12 October. [Ukrainian sources]

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French President Francois Hollande is to help "stop the aggressor, who attacked the Ukraine," not to betray her "pay off" from Russian President Vladimir Putin the eastern part of the country, said the Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov.

The words of French President Francois Hollande that Ukraine should first hold the elections in the Donbas, and then gain control of the border, are "absolutely unacceptable," wrote the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Arsen Avakov to Facebook.

"I tell you, Mr. Hollande, do not you dare tell us to give Ukraine and lives of millions of our citizens under the Putin regime, because it seems to you conveniently! You decided to help Ukraine to stop the Russian aggression? You are a representative of the great French undertook on behalf of the democratic Europe to stop aggressor, who attacked the Ukraine, so do it, and do not betray it, pay off Putin's section of our country! " - Called Avakov.

He said that Hollande "takes a lot of the" first offering to hold the elections in the Donbass, and then - to achieve the withdrawal of "Russian with Ukrainian land occupation forces."

Avakov called Hollande to create "anti-Putin front": "Your suggestions and interpretations of the settlement of the war in the Donbas is unacceptable and outrageous for any of the Ukrainian Yielding Putin to Ukraine, you will lose Europe will lose their own freedom not amuse ourselves with illusions, create a real anti-Putin Democratic Front of free people.. and pacifying the aggressor!"

Hollande said today that first at the Donbass local elections due to take place , and only then Kiev would gain control over the Russian-Ukrainian border.

The package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, which has been approved by the "Normandy format" (Germany, France, Ukraine, Russia) February 12, 2015 , reads as follows:

"Restoration of full control over the state border from the Ukrainian government throughout the conflict zone, which should begin on the first day after the local elections and be completed after a comprehensive political settlement (local elections in some regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions on the basis of the Law of Ukraine and constitutional reform) to the the end of 2015, subject to paragraph 11 ".

Paragraph 11 says that the end of 2015 in Ukraine should enter into force a new Constitution, which implies decentralization "in view of features of individual regions of Donetsk and Lugansk regions agreed with the representatives of these areas", as well as the adoption of the permanent law on the special status of these areas.
In December 2015, a period of Minsk of agreements was extended for another year.

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Why Putin began to seek a meeting with Poroshenko

Russian Ambassador to France Alexander Orlov said October 11 in an interview that the next meeting in Norman format will be held on 19 October. According to him, German Chancellor Angela Merkel invited President Poroshenko, Hollande and Putin to attend the dinner, which will discuss the situation in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine did not give consent to participate in the summit of "Normandy format" is not agreed "road map", providing for the implementation of Russian security conditions in the framework of the Minsk agreements. According to senior analyst ICPS Anatoly Oktisyuka, official Kiev is in no hurry to take part in the Normandy format as fears of Russian-German pressure to comply with the political component of the Minsk agreements. The analyst noted that in private conversations, most European diplomats agree on a consensus about the fact that between Paris, Berlin and Moscow partly a consensus on the settlement of the conflict in the Donbass region by Ukrainian interests.


Using the time of the election turbulence will make every effort in the US, Hollande and Merkel the next two months to ensure that the Ukrainian side has taken at least a law on elections to ORDLO (territory under the control of illegal DNR and LNR - "Apostrophe") and announced an amnesty for militants . In the case of appropriate policy steps from Kiev to Paris and Berlin will be able to justify the need to mitigate the sanctions pressure on Moscow .

Apparently, Poroshenko understands the looming threat of Russian-European normalization with all the attendant consequences of internal political and international risks. If in the beginning of September Kiev officially demanded the intensification of negotiations with Moscow , in October the Ukrainian position has changed dramatically. With the support of the Americans Poroshenko got in your arsenal profitable document from the OSCE, which includes breeding of forces and means in the Donbas. According to available information, in the course of production of a document during a recent meeting between US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland and presidential aide Vladislav Surkov discussed the first 12 points, then 7, and finally agreed to only about 3 breeding areas. However, a sustainable cease-fire is still not arrived. Therefore, Kiev, received carte blanche from Washington, will not enter into a serious dialogue as long as there is no guaranteed security in the conflict zone. And, most likely, this position is consistent with our American partners.

Feeling the burden of sanctions pressure, the Kremlin is now in its channels requires the intensification of negotiations with Kiev. According to media reports, the Russian Ambassador to France Alexander Orlov said that on October 19 Merkel has invited the leaders of the Norman format for dinner. At the same time the Ukrainian side officially has not yet confirmed its participation in the working dinner in Berlin. Moreover, it was reported that Ukraine did not give consent to participate in the summit of "Normandy format" until it is agreed "road map", which will include the implementation of Russian security conditions in the framework of the Minsk agreements.

Under these circumstances, Poroshenko profitable using zigzag solutions and applications to delay the negotiations as part of the Norman format. Kiev will continue to insist on the need for tolerance of peacekeepers in the conflict zone, while there will not be completely stopped fighting.

If you look objectively, the commitments made in the framework of the Minsk agreements Poroshenko driven into a trap. If Ukraine will perform in full the political component of the Minsk agreements, the risk to plunge into the abyss of instability and crisis, which in the worst case could result in a new Maidan, or coup, and at best - early parliamentary and presidential elections. In any case, if the Donbass will receive special status, Petro Poroshenko will have to forget about the second term.

There is no single way out there. Kiev to endure the pressure until at least the end of 2016, while in Washington the new president and the new administration will be elected. And, most likely, the Ukrainian authorities will address domestic problems, and the entire foreign policy will focus on the liberalization of the visa-free regime with the EU. However, such a process of logic around the Minsk Agreement leaves a high probability of resumption of active hostilities in Donbas from the Russian Federation. After execute Minsk agreement on terms favorable to Russia, Putin does not work. On the other hand, the Ukrainian authorities in the event of a resumption of hostilities will again mobilize around itself the West and the population.

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US President Barack Obama is preparing a response proportional to Russia in connection with the hacking of computer networks 'political organizations' involvement in which the Russian government has already been confirmed by US intelligence agencies.

It is reported RBC with reference to Reuters, which in turn refers to the words of White House spokesman Josh Ernest.

"There are a number of possible retaliatory responses and president selects an answer that will be proportional," - said Ernest at a press conference.

He added that a number of possible options for sanctions do not provide for publicity.

"Of course, it is possible that the president will choose those possibilities that we never declare" - he said.

As reported, "Apostrophe", Russian suspect that she organized theft by hackers and publicity correspondence of the US Democratic Party apparatus on the site WikiLeaks.

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The agenda of the European Parliament session to be held in late October in Strasbourg, not to include the issue of visa-free regime of Ukraine with the EU.

It is reported by the European truth with reference to a document made public on the official website of the European Parliament.

It is noted that in the draft agenda also not a question about the statement of the EU visa liberalization for Georgia. There is no point in it, and that would be considered a mechanism for the suspension of "bezviza".

Recall, because of delays in the approval of this mechanism with the abolition of EU visas for Ukraine and Georgia is marking time.

A month ago, the head of the European Parliament Martin Schulz expressed the hope that the issue of visa-free regime with Ukraine's EU agenda will include in the October session in the European Parliament.

As reported, "Apostrophe", previously the European Commissioner Johannes Hahn argued that before the end of 2016 Ukraine will have a visa-free regime with the EU.

According to the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, "bezviz" coming this fall.

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The Kremlin is actively discussing the possibility of the departure of Vladimir Putin as president of Russia.

Former militant leader Igor Strelkov DNR (Hyrkyn) shared insider information from the Kremlin, according to which Putin is seriously considering the option of transfer of power to another person.

Hyrkyn noted that the provisions of Putin's current realities very difficult, penalties, total corruption, economic decline and other factors.

Yes, Strelkov said that the Kremlin is seriously discussing the possible departure of Putin as president on his return to this position a few years.

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Political analyst Vitaly Portnikov urged not to rush with the accusations against the head of the PACE Pedro Agramunt, who has always supported Ukraine.

To accuse the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Pedro Agramunt of sympathizing with Russia - is meaningless, he has always supported Ukraine and condemned the annexation of Crimea This was wrote in an article for publication. "Glavred" the journalist Vitaly Portnikov.

Agramunt Criticism stems from the habit to look for simple answers to complex questions, the author believes.
According to him, the call of the Spanish policy to restore Russia's delegation to PACE hall meetings is dictated by the logic of the existence of this organization.

"PACE was originally designed for continental dialogue It was understood that the countries that acceded to it will respect its principles, its requirements and disciplinary measures -. And also take them as part of a dialogue because dialogue interest of all A with Russia so.. did not work ", - says Portnikov.

The reaction of the Russian Federation to limit the delegation rights he explained example.

"It's like if you put a deuce Hoosier-bully and demanded that he be corrected and come to school with their parents. A novice gangster is not something that parents do not lead, and he did not go to school. When you decide to go to complain to his parents, they heard that the boy was absolutely right - you need to be corrected, and then get on the head, "- says Portnikov.

In an attempt to resume the dialogue with the Russian proponents have resorted to a loophole - to start a relationship with the new composition of the State Duma from scratch, says columnist.

"Agramunt said that it is better to see the Russian demagogues before the eyes and tell them the truth And I believe differently and my position fully coincides with the position of my country -... Tyrants and the aggressors are not among the self-respecting parliament Russian MPs should be securely isolated from the civilized world . But get rid of Putin, will be a real parliament - then we'll see, "- said Portnikov.

"But I'm in no hurry to throw rocks at our friend Pedro Agramunt. Any politician has the right to make mistakes of this kind. The tendency to engage in dialogue does not mean betrayal of principles, it could mean a simple misunderstanding of the situation and trying to protect the raison d'être of institutions, which in the case of treason one of the participants converted to ruins So now, unfortunately, is the case with the Council of Europe and any other organizations, which are trying to still talk with the Russians ", -. he added.

October 9 PACE President formally called on the Russian Federation to return to the assembly of delegates. According to him, the lack of Russian delegates "not good for either Russia or the Assembly", nor the other 46 countries that it comprises. Agramunt complained that some of the "group" and resisting "hinder dialogue" about the return of the representatives of the Russian Federation.

The delegation of Ukraine to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is preparing to raise the issue of early retirement Agramunt , said the first vice-speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, member of the Ukrainian delegation to PACE, Irina Gerashchenko. She said that the reputation of the president of the PACE harm dialogue with the Russian "fascist regime" .

Russia was deprived of the right to vote in the PACE in April 2014 - just after the annexation of the Crimea and the outbreak of hostilities in Donbas. January 28, 2015 PACE adopted a resolution which extended the sanctions against Russia and deprived her of the right to vote until April. In protest, the delegation of the Russian Federation said that it was suspending its contacts with the PACE until the end of 2015.

January 17, 2016 it became known that Russia refuses to participate in the PACE January session, in order to avoid the extension of sanctions. The head of the Duma Committee Alexei Pushkov said Russia will maintain membership in the Council of Europe, but temporarily refuses to participate in the meetings of its Parliamentary Assembly in connection with the "inadequacy of the sentiments that emerged in this body." PACE noted that in this case, Russia will not be able to participate in the work of the PACE in 2016.

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"GORDON" remembers September 29, 1941, when at Babi Yar were mass executions of Jews, along with the direct participants of the events. Those who survived, told the correspondent of his history of salvation.

Here, Anya, it's me in the 41st, just before Babi Yar - from Kiev Vasily Mikhailovsky shows a black and white photo of curly little boy with big dark eyes. - Here I am almost four, I am a 37-year. You see what is written in pencil? Tsezik Katz. This is my first name - Caesar P. Katz.

Mom called Tzipa, she died in childbirth, and, in the Jewish tradition, if that happens, the child is called on the first letter of the name of the mother. Besides me, the family had an older brother, Paul, the father spent much time at work (headed cafes on Khreshchatyk), my grandmother were still grandchildren's father and decided to take the house sitter - a simple woman Nadia Fomin. She came to Kiev from southern Ukraine to escape from hunger, and was very grateful for what we have sheltered her.

Until June 22, 1941 childhood was, in general, happy: need we did not know, lived in Kostelní in the heart of Kiev, I still remember, as brother and a neighbor boy ran away from the house down the street, and I cried, because I did not take with them, who wants to mess with the kid? And then Dad went off to war, sending us with his grandmother and Nadia in the evacuation, remember the train spent ...
- ... But you did not leave?

- Why? From Kiev left, but at some wayside station our train was detained: if not primarily people sent to a safe place, and the equipment from the factories that in no case did not get the enemy ... We sat there for a week, ran out of food, there There was nothing, and her grandmother Nadia sent to Kiev for supplies she did not know where the front line is.

She went, taking me, and when we got back to the station, it did not find any grandmother or Pavlik: yet we did not train with the people left. Years later I learned: native reached Moscow, they sheltered our uncle, the cellist, he raised as his son Pavlik. Well, we Nadia, or rather, we hope with me - where? Back in Kiev.................

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The responsibility for the shelling in Aleppo humkonvoyu international community imposes on Russia

Actions in modern Syria under President Putin qualifies as a war crime.

This opinion was expressed by MP from the ruling Conservative Party and former Minister of International Development, Andrew Mitchell, reports Reuters.

"When it comes to nevybirkovi ordnance such as cluster bombs and protybunkerni shells, the UN clearly states that the systematic use of such weapons in densely populated areas is a war crime," - said Mitchell about recent aviaobstril humanitarian convoy near Aleppo, responsibility for which the international community assigned to Russia.

He believes that Russian behavior is very similar to the actions of Nazi Germany during the Spanish Civil War.

"We are witnessing the events of the Nazi regime equivalent behavior in the Spanish Hernitsi", - said the deputy.

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Russian President not afraid of citizens, in particular people with their environment, said the former deputy

Palace coups in is not excluded because the elite tired of conflict with the West.
This was on the air of "Radio Liberty" said former State Duma deputy Ilya Ponomarev.

"Society is tired, tired people, the elite does not want to live in isolation. The Russian elite have tried all the advantages of the West. It is possible there is a palace coup, "- said Ponomarev.

According to him, this is why Putin is engaged permutations in their environment, especially in the power block. Russian President not afraid of citizens, in particular people with their environment, said former deputy.

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According to Obama, Trump is not lawful on to represent the US in the international arena

President Barack Obama called influential members of the GOP formally deny Donald Trump in support of a candidate for the presidency, said "BBC."

According to the American leader, Trump is not lawful on to represent the US in the international arena.

"Not by his temperament, nor in terms of their training and knowledge, nor the desire to get that knowledge or in their honesty he is not fit to be president," - said Obama.

Recall the last of the many scandals associated with the statements Trump, broke through the publication of its vulgar conversations about women with showman Billy Bush. The record, dating back 2005, the current presidential candidate in a very relaxed manner admits that he tried to seduce a married woman, but he had "failed". After the publication of record for Trump criticized the attacked Democrats, and most Republicans. Billionaire in a special video message apologized "if anyone was offended." He also said that the publication of his controversial statements is merely "an attempt to divert attention from the problems facing the United States."

Meanwhile, journalists identified a married woman , the unsuccessful attempt closeness with which obscenities telling Donald Trump.

In statements Trump has responded to his wife, Melanie.

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Moscow is not going to fight with the United States or to the Syrian city of Aleppo in the interests of the army of Bashar Assad, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in an interview with US television channel CNN.

According to Lavrov, Russia does not intend to go to the aggravation of the current "cold" conflict with the US.
"I do not think so. We have absolutely no such intention. Of course, we hear statements about the US military that the war with Russia inescapable. I leave it on their conscience," - said Lavrov.

Recently, a number of US media reported, in which US Army General William Hiks at the meeting on potential threats, said that the US war with China and Russia, if it happens, would be "very fast and deadly." Other General Mark Milli were reported at the same meeting said that the conflict with Russia and China "virtually guaranteed".

Sergey Lavrov in an interview with CNN also commented on the statement of the British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson that the bombing in Syria can make Russia a country-exile.

"As for being on the right or wrong side of history, statements as to whether Russia is a great country or country of exile. With all due respect, our Anglo-Saxon friends are centuries-old tradition to decide who the dissidents country who have a great country, and who country of exile, "- said the Russian minister..............

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The movement of Ukraine toward the European Union has led to the fact that Russia annexed Crimea - PACE rapporteur

Rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on "The political consequences of the crisis in Ukraine" Christina Zelenkova said that Ukraine's movement towards the European Union has led to the fact that Russia annexed the Crimea.

She said presenting the draft document at the meeting of PACE.

"The situation in Ukraine began to change after the Revolution of dignity in November 2013, when the civil society, the people of Ukraine showed the direction in which the country should go. The movement of Ukraine towards the EU has led to the fact that Russia annexed the Crimea. It shocked the whole world, it's unacceptable violation of international law ", - stressed Zelenkova.

"For the first time since the Second World War, we met with the annexation of the independent state in Europe. The international community has responded to a Russian violations of international law by adopting a series of sanctions PACE has acceded to this position, "- said Zelenkova.

"Russian soldiers were soon in eastern Ukraine to destabilize the region. The war lasts two years, the neighbor sends soldiers and military equipment. Russia apparently violated international law and violates human rights, "- said the speaker.

As reported by the head office, Bishop Clement said in PACE destruction of Ukrainian Crimea.

As you know, October 12 at the PACE session are going to adopt a "political consequences of the conflict in Ukraine." It Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe offered again condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Russia to urge Moscow to withdraw its troops from Ukraine.

Rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on "The political consequences of the crisis in Ukraine" Christina Zelenkova encourages members of the Budapest Memorandum comply with their obligations and defend Ukraine in the attack.

Recall now the PACE said that the occupied Donbas no conditions for elections .

In addition, the Group of the European People's Party (EPP) and the conservatives in the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe will not support lifting sanctions policy of the Russian Federation.

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In 1994, Ukraine, the US, Russia and Britain signed the Memorandum on Security Assurances in connection with Ukraine's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Budapest Memorandum)


PACE members call on the Budapest Memorandum honor its commitments

Rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on "The political consequences of the crisis in Ukraine" Christina Zelenkova calls Budapest Memorandum participants comply with their obligations and defend Ukraine in the attack.

She said, introducing the draft resolution at a meeting of the PACE.

"Agreements must be followed and all participants 1994 Budapest Memorandum should keep their promises - to defend the attack Ukraine", - she said.

Also Zelenkova said the operation "Norman format".

"France and Germany are doing everything through the Minsk agreements in order to ensure peace in eastern Ukraine", - she said.

As reported, in 1994 Ukraine gave up the third-largest nuclear arsenal of weapons in the world.

Then, in 1994, Ukraine, the US, Russia and Britain signed the Memorandum on Security Assurances in connection with Ukraine's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (Budapest Memorandum). It contains items that provide guarantees of Ukraine's sovereignty and security.

According to the Memorandum, the US, Russia and Britain pledged in particular to respect the independence, sovereignty and existing borders of Ukraine; refrain from the threat, its use against territorial integrity and political independence of Ukraine.

As you know, October 12 at the PACE session are going to adopt a "political consequences of the conflict in Ukraine." It Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe offered again condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Russia to urge Moscow to withdraw its troops from Ukraine.

Recall now the PACE said that the occupied Donbas no conditions for elections .

In addition, the Group of the European People's Party (EPP) and the conservatives in the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe will not support lifting sanctions policy of the Russian Federation.

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Two groups in PACE opposed the return of Russia to the Assembly

Group of the European People's Party (EPP) and the conservatives in the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe will not support lifting sanctions policy of the Russian Federation.

On the position of the EPP deputy announced German Axel Fischer, commented that the name of the report on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

"Yes, there is a debate now actively we say that Russia should return to this space. But our group says no "- curled Fisher.

"It (the Palace of Europe, where the meeting of the PACE) - a house of democracy, we have rules and principles of democracy. We can not change them for a specific country - whether Russia or Turkey, or any other "- said the politician.

Similarly, such a position holds the Conservative Party, which said Briton Paul Scully, who reported on behalf of the group.

"Yes, the dialogue with Russia would be useful, but we must remember why Russia has left assambleyu", - he said.

"We can not allow is that Russia doyednayetsya back to this hall," - said Scully.

Recall now the PACE said that the occupied Donbas no conditions for elections .

October 12 at the PACE session are going to adopt a "political consequences of the conflict in Ukraine." It Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe offered again condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Russia to urge Moscow to withdraw its troops from Ukraine.

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PACE rapporteur Marieluise Beck said that the current conditions for holding elections in the Donbas not

The report of the PACE on human rights violations in the annexed Crimea and Donbas areas outside the control of Ukraine said that the current conditions for holding elections in the Donbas not, reports the BBC.

"We need a sufficient safety conditions during the campaign and vote, but they are not met. Fair elections require freedom to "pro-Ukrainian" and "pro-Russian" media that is difficult to imagine without installing Ukrainian law and order, "- said in a statement rapporteur Marieluise Beck.

PACE reporter insisted that now the only way to resolve conflict is the Minsk Agreement. Therefore, both parties have to fulfill them. However, states that in its current form, they decided not conflict, but only partially frozen.

The speaker gave the example that the OSCE could not even guarantee the safety of the PACE delegation during the visit of the "republic."

As you know, on Tuesday, October 11, speaking at a meeting of the PACE President Francois Hollande said that does not exclude the transformation of the conflict in Donbas the "frozen conflict" in the event of default "Minsk" . Hollande said that the implementation of the Minsk agreements, according to him, is the only way out of the conflict. Among other things, he noted that he considers a priority issue of local elections, not Kyiv return control of the Ukrainian-Russian border.

Former member of the Trilateral contact group to resolve the situation in the Donbass Roman Immortal in turn said Hollande in his statement on the Donbas.

As reported, on October 12 PACE plans to adopt a resolution on human rights violations in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine - the Donbas and Crimea.

Also, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin said today that Donbass actually occupied by Russia.

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The head of Russia said that Ukraine is not in "direct contact" with militants

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that without the implementation of the political part of the "Minsk-2" Donbass settlement will not. He said at the forum "Russia Calling".

"If someone really wants to carry out these transactions (Minsk agreements. - Ed.) Should influence all parties to the conflict, especially in the Kyiv authorities. What prevents - I do not understand. Without entering the political agreement did not move ", - said Russian President.

Putin also said that Ukraine is not in "direct contact" with the militants. "A hundred times said that we can not today instead Kiev authorities to amend the Constitution, which is the key factor," - he stressed.

"We can not instead of Kiev authorities to implement the Council has adopted a law on the special status of governance in the Donbass, he is still not implemented, although the Minsk II listed do it as soon as possible", - Putin said. "I can not for the President of Ukraine signed the Council adopted an amnesty law," - he added.

It is known that Russian military aggression in eastern Ukraine continued for more than two years. Another attempt was the reconciliation framework agreement breeding capabilities in Donbas, concluded September 21 in Minsk. Following this decision, the OSCE SMM has "permanently monitoring and verification process of breeding capabilities on agreed areas of cultivation." It is defined by three security zone area of at least 2 to 2 square meters. km: near settlements Golden, Peter and Stanitsa Luganskaya.

Most residents of the village of Lugansk fear that after the withdrawal of troops City capture militants.

October 9th chapter Luhansk military and civil administration Yuri Pumpkin announced that scheduled for this day breeding troops and equipment near the village of Lugansk will not happen.

The Defense Ministry confirmed the transfer of breeding indefinitely . The department said that the parties breeding disrupted by militant attacks, in violation of the framework agreement. "Given the systematic violation of the silence and failure militants framework decision on dilution parties MAT forced transfer timing allocation capabilities at the site near the village of Lugansk," - said Lysenko.

Another possibility for conflict settlement is providing a special status of Donbass. It is to this earlier urged the foreign ministers of France and Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Jean-Marc Ayrault and Vice President Biden. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin said that if "we take something, it means that those who are now supplied by Russia to power, they will be legitimized" and "Russian Donbass as colony will vpyhatysya in Ukraine."

As you know, the confrontation in the region began in mid-April 2014, when a group of armed pro-Russian activists began to seize administrative building and police departments in the cities of Donbass - the Slavic, and Artemivsk Kramatorsk. Ukrainian government in response has declared the counterterrorist operation involving armed forces. Gradually confrontation escalated into a large-scale military conflict. From mid July 2014, Russian forces began to take direct part in hostilities against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Units of the Armed Forces are both on their own territory, and directly on the territory of Ukraine.

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Putin again justifies Russian aggression "protection of Russian-speaking population"

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had to "protect the Russian-speaking population" in the Donbas and Crimea.

He said at the forum "Russia Calling".

"I emphasize that we had to protect Russian-speaking population in the Donbas had to respond to the aspirations of people living in Crimea, the return of the Russian Federation", - said Putin.

According to him, the West immediately began to spin "new flywheel anti-Russian policies and sanctions."

Recall Russia in March 2014 after the invasion annexed the Ukrainian Crimea and began to destabilize the situation in the Donbas. Russia is supplying terrorists "DNR" and "FSC" and sends arms to the Donbas mercenaries and its regular troops.

From mid-April 2014 in Luhansk and Donetsk regions continue fighting. International organizations have recognized the occupation and annexation of Crimea illegal and condemned Russia's actions. Western countries have introduced a series of economic sanctions.

Earlier in the Kremlin, said the preparation meeting in "Norman format".

As you know, on Tuesday, October 11, speaking at a meeting of the PACE President Francois Hollande said that does not exclude the transformation of the conflict in Donbas the "frozen conflict" in the event of default "Minsk" . Hollande said that the implementation of the Minsk agreements, according to him, is the only way out of the conflict. Among other things, he noted that he considers a priority issue of local elections, not Kyiv return control of the Ukrainian-Russian border.

Former member of the Trilateral contact group to resolve the situation in the Donbass Roman Immortal in turn said Hollande in his statement on the Donbass.

Earlier, Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin said that the summit in the so-called Normandy format with the participation of the presidents of Ukraine and Russia will be possible if the results will be "Norman" meetings at the ministerial level.

Also PACE calls on Moscow to withdraw troops from Ukraine.

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Everyone knows that this is pure BS, as Russian speaking citizens THROUGHOUT Ukraine have never been persecuted.

My wife is from the Odesa region and she speaks both Russian and Ukrainian. She or any other person in the Odesa region have NEVER been bashed on, for speaking Russian. We in the US are allowed to speak whatever language we want, and so it should be anywhere, including Ukraine. Too bad Putin's propaganda hasn't allowed Russians to know the truth.

Poroshenko, Klimkin and Groysman ALL KNOW what will happen, if special status is given to the Dombas region. Klmkin said as recent as today that IF it was given special status, it'll be ruled by the Kremlin and basically become a Russian region. So they all know what will happen, let alone it'll cause another Maidan in Kyiv. Poroshenko alone won't want that, as he'll be blamed for it and run out of Bankova as Yanukobich was.

Saakashvili recommend "cancel classes in schools and limit turnout in state institutions in all areas affected disaster"

Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Miheil Saakashvili declared a state of emergency in the Odesa region, about it he said on his page on Facebook.

" For my decision, due to the natural disaster in the Odesa region declared a state of emergency. Collapse trees and power because of the strong wind caused the death of three people, including a 11 year old child. More than 100 towns no electricity ", -ydetsya in a statement.

In the regional administration headquarters opened with emergencies.

Saakashvili also recommended " to cancel classes in schools and limit turnout in state institutions in all areas affected disaster "  . It does not include emergency services and residents vital for regions.

" Once again I call on all to refrain from the maximum out of the house until it settles wind "  , -dodav official.

Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration noted that, despite the difficult conditions, crews trying to restore electricity supply, and tomorrow he will connect Saakashvili for the reconstruction.













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Sweden joined the calls to impose sanctions on Russia through Syria

Swedish Foreign Minister Marґot Valstrem urged the European Union to consider the possibility to introduce sanctions against Russia because of the war in Syria and said the possible Russian war crimes in that country.
"The approach of Russia (Syria) is absolutely unacceptable. Bombing civilians must stop. We must speak out against war crimes, they should be pursued in court, "- she said in an interview with German newspaper Der Spiegel.

She said the situation in Syria is very tense, there is fear of a third world war, and causes embarrassment that has to admit: the world government has committed war crimes.

Previously, a number of national and international officials accused Russia of possible war crimes in Syria, where Moscow has entered into a civil war on the side of the official Damascus and bombarding civilian areas outside the control of the regime, especially in the densely populated city of Aleppo, and in his statements denying that.

And the European Union and the United States in this regard already were calls to establish through such action in Syria new sanctions against Russia - in addition to those already imposed by Moscow on its aggression against Ukraine.

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After registration documents in relevant administrative detainee suddenly deteriorated state of health

A citizen of Russia, who was detained by Ukrainian border guards in Chernihiv, died after an epileptic seizure.
The press service of the State Border Service.

According to the morning a Russian citizen who resident in the territory of the unrecognized Transnistrian tried to cross the border checkpoint "New Yarylovychi", but the guards did not miss a ban on the man enter the territory of Ukraine.

The man decided to cheat and to cross the border illegally. However, he failed. Border guards detained a citizen of the department "Dobrianka" on the outskirts of the village New Yarylovychi.

"Later, after the execution of the relevant administrative documents of the detained person suddenly deteriorated state of health. For features, he suffered an epileptic attack. Border guards immediately summoned ambulance, but when it arrived, it only stated the death of a detainee, "- said the press service.

Guardians informed of the said case.

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PACE approved the wording "Russian aggression" in the resolution on Ukraine

In the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe does not recognize the results of elections to the State Duma in the occupied Crimea and believe that they cast a shadow on the legitimacy of the entire Parliament of.

According to a member of the Ukrainian delegation to PACE Alexei Goncharenko on his page in Facebook , an appropriate adjustment was made to the text of the resolution on the political consequences of Russian aggression in Ukraine, adopted today in PACE.

"Once Parliamentary Assembly adopted a report on Ukraine, replacing the proposal of the Ukrainian delegation called the" political consequences of the crisis in Ukraine "to" The political consequences of Russian aggression in Ukraine ", - he said.

In addition, he said, the PACE supported Ukrainian and other amendments, including the following: "PACE condemns the illegal elections to the State Duma, held in occupied Crimea on September 18 and does not recognize their results. The inclusion of Ukrainian sovereign territory to a single federal constituency and creating in the Crimea 4 constituencies - a flagrant violation of international law and in fact casts a shadow on the legitimacy of Parliament. "

As reported cupola, rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly on "The political consequences of the crisis in Ukraine" Christina Zelenkova said that Ukraine's movement towards the European Union has led to the fact that Russia annexed the Crimea.

As reported by the head office, Bishop Clement said in PACE destruction of Ukrainian Crimea.

As you know, October 12 at the PACE session planned to adopt a "political consequences of the conflict in Ukraine." It Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe offered again condemn the illegal annexation of Crimea and Russia to urge Moscow to withdraw its troops from Ukraine.

Rapporteur of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on "The political consequences of the crisis in Ukraine" Christina Zelenkova encourages members of the Budapest Memorandum comply with their obligations and defend Ukraine in the attack.

Recall now the PACE said that the occupied Donbas no conditions for elections .

In addition, the Group of the European People's Party (EPP) and the conservatives in the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe will not support lifting sanctions policy of the Russian Federation.

Recall, September 18 elections to the State Duma, the vote was held on the territory temporarily occupied Crimea.

September 19 Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called on international partners not to recognize the results of elections to the State Duma of the vote in the territory occupied Crimea.

September 20 Verkhovna Rada adopted a declaration of non-recognition of the legitimacy of the elections to the State Duma.

September 28 prosecutors Autonomous Republic of Crimea opened a criminal case against the persons elected to the occupied territory of Crimea to the State Duma.

According to the site of the CEC, the State Duma in the occupied Crimea from the Party "United Russia" Ruslan Belbek, Mikhail Sheremet, Natalia Poklonskaya and in single-member districts - Constantine Bakharev, Svetlana Savchenko, Dmitry Belik and Andriy Kozenko. October 6 the European Parliament demanded that the EU impose sanctions on illegally elected to the State Duma deputies from the so-called Crimea.

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In its declaration "Group of Friends of Ukraine" said that the Minsk process stalled

The members of the informal "Group of Friends of Ukraine in the EU" offer to attract US "Norman format" and talks about the situation in the Donbass. This is stated in the declaration the group issued a publication Politico .

"In order to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine, we have to involve all interested players, including Ukraine, Russia, the European Union and the United States," - the document says.

Declaration was signed by former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, the former head of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Malcolm Rifkind UK, former EP President Hans-Gert Pöttering, former Foreign Minister and former Prime Minister of Poland Wlodzimierz Tsymoshevych, former prime minister of Slovakia Mikulas Dzurinda and former Foreign Minister and Prime Minister of Sweden Carl Bildt and Estonian President Toomas Ilves.

"Minsk process is stalled because the Russian government and its henchmen continue to violate the ceasefire and interfere with the OSCE," - said the signatories.

According to them, in order to achieve greater efficiency in the settlement of the situation in the Donbass, should be involved in the negotiation process all relevant players, including the United States.

"Group of Friends of Ukraine in the EU" stresses that "while the Russian government is on its way," Europeans must be firm, including in the matter of strengthening sanctions against Russia. "

In their view, "it would allow Europe to demonstrate its determination to harmonize sanctions on US sanctions."

Earlier, PACE adopted a resolution "Remedies for violations of human rights on Ukrainian territories which are beyond the control of the Ukrainian authorities." It states that the so-called "DNR" and "FSC" established, supported and well controlled by Russia, have no legitimacy in accordance with Ukrainian and international law.

Ukraine's Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Dmitry Kuleba, commenting on the adoption of the resolution, said that now things are called by their names.

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On Wednesday, October 12, came to Kyiv strategic high-level adviser to the US - a four-star general (retired) John Abizeyd.

This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

"The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Army General of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak welcomed within the walls of the defense department strategic advisor to the high level of the US - a four-star General (Retired) John Abizeyda, who arrived in Ukraine on a familiarization visit," - said in a statement.

During the meeting, the generals discussed the military reform, major achievements and key challenges for the future and work plan Abizeyda the near future.

The head of the US delegation said that the Defense Ministry is ready to help Ukraine in all endeavors aimed at building a strong and efficient army and praised what has been done. He noted that the difference between the army, which was two years ago, and today Ukrainian army - is obvious.

"We have set ambitious plans for reform. We have identified five strategic goals and formed a road map for reform. Of course ahead - hard work, but I am convinced that with great desire and enlisted the help of our foreign partners will succeed," - said Poltorak.

As reported by the "Observer" Poltorak previously said that the status of the main ally of the United States outside NATO is one of the main objectives and Ukraine for this task Ukrainian side is active.

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Western sanctions are hitting Russia’s economy, especially by restricting access to new technologies, Pres Putin said, addressing “Russia’s Challenge” economic forum Oct. 12, Espreso.TV reports.

“We often repeat the trite argument that the so-called sanctions have no significant impact on us. They do, and the major threat is they restrict our access to new technologies,” Putin said.

This does not merely hit the Russian economy but the world one as well, Putin said.

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Rating of confidence in the Russian government fell to its lowest in five years

According to a survey by the Levada Center, the rating of trust in government has declined to its lowest level in five years - expressed its confidence in only 26% of Russians, reports RNS referring to the print media.

States that in 2015 the figure was 30%.

From 40% to 22% the share of those who trust the work of the State Duma.

Confidence rating of President Vladimir Putin declined from 80% to 74%.

The poll was conducted September 23-26, was attended by 1.6 thousand. People.

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The big thing is, Putin knows it and is probably freaking on what to do. Seems his attempt to blame the US and the west isn't working, as there are millions of Russians that have access to the truth via the internet.

Russia might just have their own Maidan in the very near future. Then Putin says today that their technology industry's the one's that's been hurt by sanctions? He doesn't say how many millions of Russians are also feeling the hurt. I take it he's trying not to throw more wood on the fire. Technology won't put food on the table for Russians.

PACE has now condemned his atrocities in Syria and it's not helping him any. This all smells like the Kremlin is going to implode very soon. Even a headline today that stated Putin might step down and have someone else take over.

Putin's days are numbered.