‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ leader rejects Ukrainian Rada’s memorandum … – NRCU
‘Donetsk People’s Republic’ leader rejects Ukrainian Rada’s memorandum, refuses to talk with Kyiv
21-05-2014 13:28
Denis Pushilin, the Chairman of the presidium of the Supreme Council of the self-proclaimed ‘Donetsk People’s Republic’, has described a memorandum of mutual understanding and peace adopted by the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada on May 20 as populist.He said he did not see ways for a direct dialogue with Kyiv.
He said he did not see ways for a direct dialogue with Kyiv. “We can only talk through mediators and only about swapping hostages and the withdrawal of the occupation troops from our territory,” Pushilin said.The final version of the memorandum ensures the guaranteed status of the Russian language,amnesty for protesters who have not committed serious crimes, and contains obligation to adopt a law on local referendums.