Ukraine hints at devolving powers to eastern regions

Ukraine’s interim prime minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, outlined the possibility of devolving powers to areas of eastern Ukraine, that have seen a surge of protests demanding self-rule.

The prime minister travelled to eastern Ukraine to hold talks with activists who had seized a government building, reports the BBC.

Yatsenyuk’s attempts to negotiate with the pro-Russia separatist demonstrators comes amidst of Russia denying Ukraine gas deliveries.

The Russian president yesterday warned that gas supplies to Ukraine would be cut off if Ukrainian debts were not paid off.

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