The representatives of the self-proclaimed ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ have showed up to the meeting of the electoral commission in the comprehensive secondary school number 64, and have demanded that they close down the polling station.
However, the members of the electoral commission did not obey, saying: – “Nobody was interfering with your referendum, now do not interfere with our elections”.
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Dmitry Tymchuk, Coordinator, Information Resistance
05.22.2014
Translated and edited by Voices of Ukraine
Here’s the Summary for May 22, 2014 (for the previous summary, please see Summary for May 20.
The bad news:
1. Today is another black day for Ukraine. In a difficult battle with terrorists, many of our soldiers and officers died near Volnovakha [town in Donetsk Oblast]. Many have been wounded.
There are more questions than answers in this tragedy. The Prosecutor General’s Office has already opened criminal proceedings on two counts–Art. 258 (“Act of terrorism that resulted in deaths of people”) and Art. 425 (“Neglect of duty in military service”) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
I won’t make any comments regarding this tragedy. There are moral and ethical reasons not to do that. I will clench my teeth and keep quiet. Only, it’s infinitely sad that our Homeland keeps losing its sons.
May they rest in piece.
More than anything in the world, I want not to have any more occasions to repeat this phrase ever again.
2. Around 50,000 cubic meters of natural gas are stolen daily in Crimea by Russian occupation authorities from the deposit in Kherson Oblast [region]. Simply put, after stealing Crimea, Putin keeps stealing gas from Ukraine without any remorse. Cunningly enterprising guy, what else can I say?
In particular, Russian servicemen set up block posts near the Arabat Spit on the territory of Kherson Oblast [region], and therefore cover up the site of the gas extraction, where they also steal from. Kyiv doesn’t react to this in any way–even in words. And this is very strange.
3. We have a great sorrow. Law enforcement professionals “exposed” the editorial office of the “Vesti” newspaper. The tax service of Ukraine, during a search in the office of the chief editor Ihor Guzhva, discovered 1.5 million Hryvnias [USD $125,470]. Not bad for an editor.
Although the staff of the newspaper insists that this is a struggle against freedom of speech and the Ukrainian authorities are destroying the luminaries of Ukrainian journalism at its root.
From myself, I’d like to say that I don’t communicate with journalists from “Vesti” on principle. Although not because of Mr. Guzgva’s habit of stashing millions. Here’s what I explain to “Vesti” journalists: I have nothing to say to those who play Putin’s fifer on the pages of their media. While I could have turned a blind eye to this during peaceful times, I can’t do it when Russia invaded my country.
I support freedom of speech and the press with every fiber of my being. Let “Vesti” print their little pro-Russian articles and manipulate facts in conjunction with the Kremlin–no problem. But it seems to me, it would be more appropriate if they did it in a neighboring country. The one located to the Northeast of Ukraine.
I put the commentary to this incident under bad news only so that I don’t end up under the hot pencil of “Reporters Without Borders.” What a hypocrite I am.
1. The events in Volnovakha, despite their inconceivable tragedy, rocked the world of Ukrainian special forces.
The announcement by the General Staff Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that the “Rubicon has been crossed,” and that the army will retaliate for this bloody terrorist massacre–is only a small detail. According to our data, the response that’s being planned is truly large-scale. And this [time it] won’t be a false start.
I sincerely believe that every one of our fallen Heroes will be avenged. To do otherwise is not possible.
2. The RNBO [National Security and Defense Council] of Ukraine has initiated the creation of a broad anti-Putin coalition with NATO and the EU, RNBO Secretary Andriy Parubiy announced.
The [starting] point is correct: without stopping Putin now, it’s unclear where Russian tanks and the unyielding little hands of Vladimir Vladimirovich will end up.
Parubiy reported that he discussed this issue in Brussels with the representatives of NATO and the European Union. Although it’s not clear how ready the West is in supporting this idea. Obviously, in words one can hear many things being said. But usually in these circumstances the problems and reflections begin when it comes down to business.
Let’s hope for the adequacy of Western leaders.
3. The commander of the “Donbas” Batallion of the territorial defense in Donetsk Oblast, S. Semenchenko reported today: Volodars’kyi Raion of Donetsk Oblast was taken back from terrorists.
The Batallion plans to take the regional center–city of Donetsk–under control.
On this day covered with the blood of our servicemen in Volnovakha, we’d like to wish “Donbas” the most important thing–take care of yourselves, guys. Ukraine needs all of you.
Source: Dmitry Tymchuk FB
Image sources: 1, 2, 3, 4
The Wall Street Journal – von Ian Birrell – 21. Mai 2014 (Übersetzung)
Es gibt ein wenig Hoffnungsschimmer, dass die Ruhe in Osteuropa wieder einkehrt. Uns wird gesagt, dass die bedrohlichen russischen Streitkräfte an der ukrainischen Grenze zurückgezogen werden, genau zu dem Zeitpunkt, als Hinweise auftauchen, dass Moskau vielleicht doch Geschäfte mit dem Oligarchen machen kann, der allem Anschein nach der nächste Präsident der Ukraine wird. Wir müssen hoffen, dass dies tatsächlich der Fall ist, dass der Konflikt und Gewalt damit beendet ist. Es ist nicht zu früh, das Verhalten der vermeintlichen europäischen Verbündeten Kyiws in dieser beunruhigenden Episode zu reflektieren – oder zu dem Schluss zu kommen, dass ihre Reaktion beschämend war.
Betrachten wir die Fakten: Eine große, unerfahrene Demokratie im größten Land des Kontinents…
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Artists have created drawings for each of the letters of the alphabet matched to the Ukrainian revolutionary theme. The book, ‘Revolt Alphabet,’ is set to be published soon. All money from its sales will be given to the the families of those who died on the barricades.
This also applies to T-shirts carrying the imprint, ‘Revolt Alphabet.’ Sales proceeds will be given to the families.
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By Walter Derzko
Political scientist and Ukraine-watcher Anne Applebaum recently expressed her view of what’s wrong with Ukraine and Ukrainians. “Nationalism is exactly what Ukraine needs” she proclaims. But reluctantly she concludes that this is what Ukraine sadly lacks:
“The result can be seen right now in Eastern Ukraine” says Applebaum. She states: “For this—Donetsk, Sloviansk, Kramatorsk—is what a land without nationalism actually looks like: corrupt, anarchic, full of rent-a-mobs and mercenaries. For the most part, the men in balaclavas who have assaulted Ukrainian state institutions under the leadership of Russian commandos are not nationalists; they are people who will do the bidding of whichever political force pays the best or promises the most. And although they are a small minority, the majority does not oppose them. On the contrary, the majority is watching the battle passively and seems prepared to take whichever government they get. These are people…
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