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Events in Ukraine attempted state coup, seizure of power – official

Russia considers the events in Ukraine to be attempted state coup or forcible seizure of power
Alexander Lukashevich (archive) ITAR-TASS/Mikhail Pochuev
Alexander Lukashevich (archive)
© ITAR-TASS/Mikhail Pochuev

“We demand the rioters’ leaders stop the bloodshed immediately and continue searching for peaceful solutions to the crisis without threats and ultimatums,” he said, adding “The situation should be settled within the constitutional framework.”

Sanctions against Ukraine can only aggravate the situation, Lukashevich said.