Putin’s sweet dreams and bitter realities: geographical distribution of Euromaidan’s proponents and opponents

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Yuriy Dzhygyr

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This map shows the absolute numbers of social network (Vkontakte) subscribers to Euromaidan-supporting and opposing pages in every municipality. The red color is assigned to communities where Euromaidan supporters are exceeding the opponents; the blue, to the opposite case. You can find the original interactive map here: http://statistika.in.ua/vk/pislyamaidan

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【情報レジスト】 4月24日(木)のまとめ(の要約)

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原文はこちら。

 

 

※ 3月10日からウクライナで活動しているボランティア情報局、「情報レジスト」(”情報で抗議する”)リーダが発信しているその日の記録を、要約し一部解説を加えたものです。※

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■ 悪かったこと ■

(1) ロシアは、ウクライナ国境付近で大規模な軍事演習を始めた。ショイグ国防相(露)によると、これはウクライナ東部で実施中の反テロ作戦に対する反応である。

第一に、「反応」というのは嘘である。最近の出来事に反応したというのであれば、今まで1ヶ月半にわたりウクライナ国境付近で5万人の軍を集結させた目的は何だったのだろうか。
実際は、その軍集結の口実が欲しくて(運良くばついでにウクライナへの軍事介入の口実も)、必死で足掻いているのでは。

第二に、反テロ作戦に反対しウクライナ国内のテロリストらの肩を持つことで、ロシアが事実上テロ大国であることを認めている。とっくにわかっていることではあるが。

いずれにせよ、4月末の東部国境は、2月末のクリミアとの境目とは違うことを、プーチン氏に自覚していただきたい。ウクライナ軍は2カ月でかなりの成長を遂げているのだ。

(2) ドネツク州議会が、ロシアとの共振を見せている。

24日発表された声明の中で、反テロ作戦を取りやめ治安部隊をいつもの配属先に戻すようにと、政府への要求が出されている。クレムリンから指示があったかのように、「反テロ作戦にはロシアのみならず現地の自治体すら反対している」と言える根拠を作り出している。

これは、敵を直接助ける行動である。

(3) 検事総局によると、ルガンスク州では合計1200名の挑発者(ロシア側にリクルートされた者)が見つかり訴訟を起こされている。ロシア側から大統領選の中止を狙い破壊活動を行うよう指示を受けていたという。

これでも氷山の一角にすぎない。ロシアの思惑通りに動く者がウクライナに他にどれくらいいるのかは、誰にもわからない。

 

■ 良かったこと ■

(1) 反テロ作戦は続いている。クレムリンからの遠吠えやそれにハモって吠えるウクライナ国内のプーチン信者をよそに、各治安機関は動いている。

確かに、厳しい制限の中でその実力の1割も発揮できていないのだが、以前のように物事を見守るだけでやられっぱなしの状態からは脱している。

トルチノフ大統領代行ははっきりと、テロ脅威の前に引き下がることはしないと話した。今までの優柔不断さと比べ物にならない、しっかりとした態度を見せてくれた。

キャサリン・アシュトンのスポークスマン、マイケル・マンが、ウクライナが行う反テロ作戦はジュネーブ共同声明に反していないことを主張したとの報道もあり、国家の主権性を守るために武力を使うウクライナ政府の権利をEUでも認めているよう。

(2) 中央選挙委員会オヘンドフスキー会長は、いかなる政治的状況下でも5月25日の大統領選は実施されると述べた。

もちろん、大統領選が実施されてもロシアが引き下がるとは思えないが、25日まで耐えられたら、世界が認める大統領ができ、「合法的なヤヌコヴィッチ大統領」を盾にウクライナ政権を批判することも困難になることだろう。

(3) ロシアのNTV放送局が、ウクライナでNTVの従業員が行方不明になったと主張した。お気の毒だと言いたいところだが、文字どおりの「ミイラ取りがミイラに」ということで自業自得だと言いたくて仕方がない。

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■ おまけ: 軍事演習の奨励金について訂正

先日の「情報レジスト」「悪かったこと②」では、軍参謀本部が軍事演習の奨励金のうち964万フリブナ(全体の約半分)を懐に入れたという情報があったが、国防 省の報道部からは「本部の人員に割り当てられるのではなく、高速遊撃隊や第8軍団など、本部直轄化にある各部隊に与えられるため、誤解なさらぬよう」と主 張(国防相HP)。

トィムチュック氏はその事実を認めたが、本部人員にも、各部隊の人員よりも割高の奨励金が渡ることになっているという情報もあるようで、「引き続き状況を見守る予定」とした。

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「情報レジスト」のアーカイブはこちら。(Архив переводов ИС со 2-го апреля)
「ウクライナ情勢ーーよくある質問(ウクライナ人の視点で)」はこちら。(Мини-ликбез)

 

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Dmitry Tymchuk’s Military Blog: Summary – April 24, 2014

Dmitry Tymchuk, Information Resistance

04.24.2014
Translated and edited by Voices of Ukraine

10173325_481968728598454_1124228004_nBrothers and sisters,

Here’s the Summary for April 24, 2014 (for the previous day’s summary, please see the Summary for April 23).

The bad news:

1. Russia initiated large-scale military exercises on the border with Ukraine. According to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, this is in response to the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) of Ukrainian security forces in Donbas.

First, the claim that this is the “Russian response,” is a lie. If military exercises had started just now, what were 50,000 Russian troops doing at our borders for a month and a half?

In fact, Russia is frantically looking for an excuse for the presence of its legions at our borders. The ATO is an excellent opportunity for such an excuse. Especially since it can also become a reason for a full-scale Russian invasion.

Secondly, by voicing its “concern” with the ATO and its willingness to protect terrorists in Ukraine, Russia in fact directly confirms outright that it is a terrorist state. However, we already knew this, so it’s just another confirmation.

But in any case, Putin must understand: the eastern border of Ukraine in April 2014 is NOT the Crimean border of Ukraine in February 2014. The Ukrainian Army is at the very least present, but it’s also ready to meet [the enemy].

2. Donetsk regional council works perfectly in sync with Russia.

[The Donetsk] People’s Council deputies demanded from Kyiv to abandon the use of force against terrorists and withdraw [Ukrainian] security forces to the places of their permanent deployment. As if on the Kremlin’s orders, they are creating the excuse Putin needs: not just Russia, but even the local elected bodies are against the ATO!

This – is direct aid to the enemy.

3. The Prosecutor General’s Office reported that 1,200 subversives have been exposed in Luhansk Oblast [region]. Russian coordinators tasked them with diversions to prevent the presidential elections from happening.

But this is just the tip of the iceberg. No one will say how much of this filth controlled by Moscow runs hither and thither around Ukraine.

The good news:

1. The ATO continues. Despite the howling of the Kremlin and the singalong of its mongrels in Ukraine, our security forces are working.

Yes, their activity is severely limited by public authorities, they are shackled by their hands and feet and they cannot apply even a tenth of their capacity. But this is ACTION, and not the former peaceful contemplation of lawlessness and their utter helplessness.

Turchynov stated clearly that we will not retreat in the face of the terrorist threat. After his former changes of opinion, such rigidity in his position is very surprising. Fortunately, it’s a nice surprise.

The EU’s position also plays into the hands of Ukraine (by the way, I was not expecting that), for which I’d like to give a special ‘thank you’ to Europeans. Michael Mann, the Chief Spokesperson to [HRVP Catherine] Ashton, said that the ATO is not a violation of the Geneva agreement. The European Union recognizes the right of the Ukrainian authorities to take forceful measures to protect the sovereignty of their state.

2. Mykhaylo Okhendovsky, the Head of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine said that the Presidential elections would be held on May 25, 2014 under any “political climate.”

In fact, May 25 is our main landmark. If elections take place, then we will have a President recognized by the world, and therefore, a hope for stability.

Of course, Russia will not leave us alone. But if we hold out until May 25, it will be easier to resist it. Just as it will be more difficult for Russia to act against Ukraine, shaking its clown Yanukovych as the “legitimate leader” of Ukraine.

3. Russian NTV channel claims that they lost their employee in Ukraine. Just like when Joseph Goebbels’ propagandist dissapeared at Stalingrad. I want to feel sorry for the poor fellow, but it’s impossible.

ATO in Sloviansk today:

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Photo source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-24/obama-says-u-s-ready-to-move-on-russia-sanctions.html

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A wave of gypsy pogroms has swept over the Donetsk region

04.23. 2014   7:14   espreso.TV
Translated and edited by Voices of Ukraine

Source: http://espreso.tv/news/2014/04/23/za_ostanniy_tyzhden_separatysty_zdiysnyly_sim_napadiv_na_domivky_romiv_na_donechchyni

 

photo: tsn.ua

photo: tsn.ua

In the city of Sloviansk, (Donetsk Oblast) houses belonging to Roma Gypsies are again being robbed.

Armed separatists are breaking into the homes and stealing the property of local Gypsies. In one building, criminals tried to shoot out the lock. The bullet ricocheted and wounded the separatist in the foot, according to Espreso.TV citing Novosti Donbassa news agency.

Local residents are afraid of more pogroms and looting and fear ethnic cleansing.

During the last week there were seven incidents of attacks on the local Roma population. Unidentified men with guns broke into homes belonging to gypsies, robbing them. Many Roma have since left Sloviansk.

Members of the OSCE observer mission have promised to investigate discrimination against the Roma in the Donetsk region.

Recall that on the night of April 19, 2014 armed separatists started to loot the homes of Roma residents in Sloviansk. They claimed they were fighting against narcotic traffickers.

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Dmitry Tymchuk: Regarding military exercises of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border

Dmitry Tymchuk, Information Resistance

04.24.2014
Translated and edited by Voices of Ukraine

10173325_481968728598454_1124228004_nWe would like to note the following in connection with the statement by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu about the start of military exercises by Russian troops near the state border with Ukraine:

We have not observed a noticeable increase in the deployment of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border. According to our data, Russian battalion tactical groups of combined arms formations from the Southern and Western Military Districts, mentioned by the Russian Defense Minister, were already established a few days ago (as reported earlier by the IR group).

There continue to be up to 50,000 Russian soldiers deployed in the 150 km [93 mile] zone from the state border in Russia.

Therefore, it is difficult to talk about the current concentration of Russian troops at the border as Russia’s response to the ATO conducted in eastern Ukraine. This group of Russian troops was deployed at the border prior to these events.

As for the 20 km [12 mile] border zone, the following has been observed within the past 24 hours:

Donetsk direction. Near the settlement of Gukovo (Rostov oblast [region], 2 km [1.2 miles] from the border) a movement of 50 APCs, two tanks, and up to 1,000 servicemen was detected on the road (the same procession was detected in Novoshahtinsk).

Slobozhansk direction. A convoy of five tanks pulled out from the settlement of Khomutovka (Kursk oblast, 15 km [9 miles] from the border) to the settlement of Kruglaya Polyana (Bryansk oblast, 1 km [.6 miles] from the border).

 

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