The threats of the government does not impress the pro-Russian forces: The Separatists hold their positions in eastern Ukraine, an ultimatum from Kiev is now elapsed without result. The slogan of the Group: “None of us are.”

The warnings of the transitional government in Kiev have pro-Russian separatists not impressed in eastern Ukraine. “We remain at our posts,” said Alexei Tschmulenko, their spokesman in the city of Lugansk. The group had sufficient ammunition, water and food. “None of us are on,” he told the Interfax news agency.

Interim President Alexander Turchinov had threatened a ” large-scale anti – terrorism operation ” with the participation of the armed forces to end the unrest . He had but left open whether this this could already be the next step and when done . Up by 8 clock CEST on Monday the separatists should lay down their arms and vacate the occupied administration buildings. Russia warns the neighboring country before the use of the army against the activists.

The Separatists demand a referendum on the port of their region to Russia. In the city Slavjansk to have been killed on Sunday in firefights four people . An official confirmation was not available.

Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn warned shortly before a meeting with his EU colleagues before , to concentrate in the Ukraine crisis on sanctions against Russia . With penalties , the problem can not be solved Asselborn said Monday on ZDF. The government in Moscow He said it is to make clear that business confidence in Russia have suffered greatly from the conflict.

Eastern Ukraine Crisis:Schäuble: “Many signs that Russia fueling the unrest”

Important are now next to concrete assistance to ensure that Ukraine financially get back on its feet. Asselborn called on Russia to provide to distance themselves from the militant separatists in Ukraine. It is difficult to understand that Russia call these demonstrators.

Shortly before the meeting also criticized Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble, the procedure of Moscow : “There are still many signs that Russia stoking the unrest in the Ukraine. ” Among others, the Russian military movements and the option to play with the price of gas , the ” arsenal of arguments ” . Schäuble emphasized the intransigent attitude of the West . ” Russia needs to know the West is not to blackmail ”

In the UN Security Council , Russia is apparently isolated because of its Ukraine policy. At an emergency meeting of the Board , none of the other 14 members wanted to put on the side of Moscow . Also from traditional ally China , Russia received no support. The Chinese representative appealed only on all sides to exercise restraint .

In a heated debate, the United States accused Russia of being responsible for the bloody battles in eastern Ukraine . The events were ” written to and from Russia and has been choreographed ,” said UN Ambassador Samantha Power. She called on Russia to withdraw its troops from the border with Ukraine .

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