Dear friends!

Russia has carried out an act of aggression towards Ukraine. Russian troops have entered Crimea. Thus we take it upon ourselves to inform you about the events in Ukraine. We will provide you with yet another viewpoint regarding this conflict. We will do our best to remain fair and objective.

April 18 – In Donetsk pro-Russian separatists have declared that they do not intend to leave the premises of the Oblast Council despite the demand of central (Kyiv) authorities and new international agreement on Ukraine signed on April 17th in Geneva. The representative of separatists informed that the authorities in Kyiv are “illegal” and thus the separatists intend to remain at their locations until the resignation of these authorities and until Kyiv Maidan is standing. Skepticism expressed by President Obama and Prime Minister Yatsenyuk regarding Russia’s (and its intelligence network) willingness to adhere to international agreements, was sustained to a significant degree.

April 18 – In his blog on “Ekho Moskvy” website, Ilya Ponomarev – the only member of Russia’s State Duma who voted against the annexation of Crimea by Russia – has written about the presence of Russian saboteurs in Ukraine. Putin continues to deny that the separatist revolt in Ukraine is being driven by his servicemen.

April 18 – Small groups of Russian servicemen are infiltrating Zaporizhia and Kherson oblasts on boats, travelling from Crimea. Secret Service of Ukraine (SSU) is suspecting that separatist clashes are being planned there.

April 18 – 8 out of 12 inquests on separatism launched by the SSU demonstrate a clear Russian origin.

Maidan Community Sector, Lviv: Dear friends!

Russia has carried out an act of aggression towards Ukraine. Russian troops have entered Crimea. Thus we take it upon ourselves to inform you about the events in Ukraine. We will provide you with yet another viewpoint regarding this conflict. We will do our best to remain fair and objective.

P.S.: Please spread this appeal as much as possible.