Politics

Italian media about the situation in Ukraine

500 thousand people took to the square: the government house under siege.

Here is what the publication Ilsole24ore writes: “Back to 23 years ago: December 2, 1991 Mikhail Gorbachev sent a congratulatory telegram to the President of Ukraine Leonid Kravchuk, in which he expressed hope for close cooperation between Russia and Ukraine in the framework of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The day before, at a general referendum, 92% of the country's citizens voted to proclaim the independence of the Ukrainian SSR, which was carried out by the Verkhovna Rada on August 24 of that year.

Kiev celebrated the anniversary of the commemorative referendum with a real battle: the largest protest demonstration since the 2004 Orange Revolution. Today, as then, the reason for the split among Ukrainians was relations with Moscow: while tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Kiev with the flags of the European Union, Russia made it clear that if instead of joining the European Union, President Viktor Yanukovych would sign an accession agreement to the Unified Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, Moscow will provide Ukraine with gas at a low price in compensation. “No one, except Russia, will be able to offer Ukraine the funds it needs in a short time and in such volumes,” Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov made clear in an interview with Bloomberg.

   

The state budget was determined by the choice of Yanukovych, who froze last week a preliminary agreement on accession to the EU. However, hundreds of thousands of people - half a million, according to the opposition - took to the streets of Kiev on Sunday, demanding the resignation of the president. “He broke our dream,” exclaimed Vitali Klitschko, the leader of the pro-European party, striving to defeat Yanukovych not in the ring, but in the 2015 elections. Another opposition leader, Arseniy Yatsenyuk from the party of Yulia Tymoshenko, called for the dissolution of the government and the application of international sanctions directly to Yanukovych.

"Euromaidan" - Ukrainians gave such a name to this pro-European movement. "Maidan" means "square", and it was here, on Independence Square in the heart of Kiev, back in 1991 that people celebrated separation from Moscow. Now thousands of people on a vast area continue to occupy the city administration building. They want to stay there until they achieve the resignation of the government and the president, but the current situation seems rather uncertain. There is no unity among the demonstrators themselves, as was the case during the Orange Revolution, when people rallied around ex-president Viktor Yushchenko and Yulia Tymoshenko.

Another danger comes from extremist groups that clashed on Sunday with the Berkut militia special forces: the demonstration was banned at the last moment, and the police used tear gas and noise grenades to disperse it. In turn, the demonstrators attacked with the help of an excavator: according to official figures, one hundred employees of law enforcement agencies were injured. Opposition leaders have declared extremist groups provocateurs, bribed by Yanukovych to ensure the legality of repression and the announcement of an emergency. “The authorities are looking for a way to drown our peaceful demonstration in the blood,” Klitschko commented. ”

According to the newspaper: //www.ilsole24ore.com

Watch the video: Italy: State broadcaster RAI is ignoring Ukraine killing, say protesters (November 2024).

Popular Posts

Category Politics, Next Article

Walk to the Boé Peak in the Dolomites
Italy

Walk to the Boé Peak in the Dolomites

Today is an interesting route to the Boé peak. It belongs to the Sella massif in the Dolomites. We will not climb to a height of 3152 meters, but 2.5 km is easy. Every morning we enjoy views of the Dolomites from the balcony of our Hotel Monte Cherz. Just from him and begin today's walk in the mountains.
Read More
Where to eat in Rome: reasonably priced places to eat
Italy

Where to eat in Rome: reasonably priced places to eat

Trastevere is an old district of Rome, locals call it "gastronomic paradise". In their opinion, it is in this picturesque area that the best restaurants, taverns, trattorias are located. Cozy restaurants in Rome Restaurants and cafes in the historic center of Rome are frankly overpriced. These establishments have a high traffic of visitors, so the owners try to take the maximum from tourists and do not seek to impress and get regular customers.
Read More
Monument to Pope at Termini Station
Italy

Monument to Pope at Termini Station

The statue of Pope John Paul II is quite impressive in size on a busy square in front of Termini Station. The explanation for this strange choice is as follows: An express train leaves for the Vatican from the station. So waiting for him, you can pass the time, considering the image of the most popular dad. The pontiff is depicted opening the floors of his robes, which symbolizes his willingness to accept and protect any person.
Read More
My usual day in the right Rome is July 13, 2014
Italy

My usual day in the right Rome is July 13, 2014

Today I want to share with you, dear readers, a photo report about my one day in Rome. The capital of Italy can be both loved and hated. Your attitude will largely depend on the time of day and the places that you are lucky to visit. In our group on Facebook, as well as on Instagram, we often inspire you to take morning walks and have repeatedly proved that the Colosseum and any other attraction of Rome can be easily found with almost no tourists.
Read More