Statement of MFA on Russia's interference in internal affairs of Ukraine
Escalation in some
cities of the east and the south of Ukraine is inspired from outside and caused
by subversive activity of the Russian Federation.
Groups, guided by the
Russian special services involved in provocations.
Aggressive acts that
threaten the lives and safety of Ukrainian citizens, activation of separatist
forces and participation of Russian citizens in illegal actions are evidence of
the intent to implement the second phase of occupation of
Sabotage activity
accompanied by large-scale propaganda campaign that cynically distorts facts
applies extortion and threats, spreads blatant falsehood and seeks ways to
justify interference in the internal affairs of
The escalation of the
situation had lead to bloodshed and military confrontation. This cause was
planned to use for further aggression.
Nonsense about the presence
of "american commandos" to combat actions
of rebels had to also blow up the tranquility. These speculations suggest
deeply wounded by special operations mindset of the Russian secret services.
The situation has been
stabilized today.
Rule of law is ensured
by Ukrainian law enforcement officers who strictly within the law act against
any anti-state and anti-people attacks. Development of events is under control.
Ukrainian citizens are
not yielded to provocations. Our people do not accept and will not accept the
idea of separatism and fascism that actively spreading by provocateurs from the
Russian special services. The idea of so-called federalization of
The fundamental
position of the Government of Ukraine is the protection of all democratic
rights and freedoms, development of the dialogue of national consensus in the
country and providing all compatriots with comprehensive and real opportunities
of local self-government, which will allow every citizen of