Pseudo-elections, which took place in selected districts of Luhans’k and Donetsk regions, are not recognized by the international community but welcomed by Russia. “Humanitarian convoys” intrude Ukraine almost on a daily basis.
President Poroshenko congratulated Ukrainians with coming into effect of the Association Agreement with the EU. Central Elections Committee still struggles to finalize the elections vote counts. Russia continues to deploy troops and arms on Ukrainian territory. Terrorist “republics” DPR and LPR are ready to conduct Crimea-like “elections”.
Future parliamentary coalition has nothing against Yatsenyuk being Prime Minister. The World community warned that elections in DPR and LPR are illegitimate and are not going to be recognized. Militants are getting ready for an active phase of the combat actions before the «elections», planned for the 3rd of November.
Temporary natural gas supply agreement signed between Russia, Ukraine and the EU. Newly composed parliament plans to form a constitutional majority from the winning parties. State debt of Ukraine is growing and could reach 102% of GDP by the end of the year. The US are ready to supply high-tech defense weaponry systems to Ukraine.
Winners of the early elections have different views on coalition formation principles. Natural gas talks between Russia, Ukraine and the EU are still ongoing and will continue on 30 of October. Russian army and DPR & LPR terrorists could start a new offensive in the nearest future.
There is a "day of silence" in Ukraine before the parliamentary elections day. Special services are preparing to repel provocations on the elections day.
Early parliamentary elections campaign have finished in Ukraine. Law enforcement agencies are preparing for defending elections against terrorist threats. Russian President Putin claimed Russian right to intervene into internal affairs of other states during the Valday forum in Sochi.
Verkhovna Rada adopted a law, wchich secures the rights of internallly displaced persons. Powerful explosion took place in Donetsk at one of the bases of militants. Shelling of the city and attacks on the airport continued. The head of the investigative commission of the Verkhovna Rada blamed Defence Minister and Chief of General Staff for the tragedy in Ilovaysk.
Situation in Donetsk has worthened both across the frontline and in the city. Mass media around the World doesn’t see any breakthrough for Ukrainian crisis in the results of Milano negotiations. President Poroshenko gave interview to Ukrainian TV channels, covering results of negotiations and situation in the east of the country.
President Poroshenko informed Ukrainians about the implementation of his peace plan and future negotiations with Putin. DPR and LPR continue thier course toward seceding from Ukraine and integrating with Russia, and are preparing to hold their own elections. Russia has announced the withdrawal of troops from the border with Ukraine.
Oil on world markets is rapidly becoming cheaper, despite the approach of the cold season. Kiev introduces mandatory labeling of Russian goods.
