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February 26, 2014

Ousted Ukranian President Still in Hiding; Interim Gov't Dissolves Riot Police 
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Ukraine's acting government has disbanded its riot police and is set to
unveil a new cabinet today as ousted President Viktor Yanukovych remains
in hiding with a warrant out for his arrest. Yanukovych faced months of
protests for strengthening ties with Russia instead of Europe. On
Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine should not
be forced to choose sides.

Sergei Lavrov: "It is dangerous and counterproductive to try to force
upon Ukraine a choice on the principle: 'You are either with us or
against us.' We are interested in Ukraine being a part of a common
European family in all meanings of this word."

 

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