(Reuters) - Ukraines deposed president Viktor Yanukovich called on - TopicsExpress



          

(Reuters) - Ukraines deposed president Viktor Yanukovich called on Friday for each of the countrys regions to hold a referendum on its status within Ukraine, instead of presidential elections planed for May 25, Russias state Itar-Tass news agency reported. As a president who is with you with all my thoughts and soul, I urge every sensible citizen of Ukraine: Dont give in to impostors! Demand a referendum on the status of each region within Ukraine, Yanukovich, who fled to Russia last month, was quoted as saying in an address to the people of Ukraine. His comments, after Moscow annexed Crimea following a referendum there in favour of joining Russia this month, echo Russias call for Kievs new leaders to enact nationwide constitutional reforms that may grant broader powers to the countrys regions. Only an all-Ukrainian referendum, not a snap presidential election, can, in a significant way, stabilize the political situation and preserve sovereignty and Ukraines (territorial) integrity, he said.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:17:24 +0000

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