30.01.2014 - 14:43 [ Viktor Yanukovych, Präsident der Ukraine ]

President‘s address to Ukrainian citizens

In the process of negotiations on peaceful settlement of the confrontation, we have reached concrete agreements with the opposition. The government has fulfilled all its obligations under these agreements including the adoption of the Law on Amnesty that guarantees freedom and liberation of persons arrested during the conflict.

However, the opposition continues to escalate the situation and urges people to stand on a frost for the sake of political ambitions of several leaders. I think that it is wrong. We must understand that there is no future for the state and people if political interests of certain groups are set higher than the existence of Ukraine itself.

I once again address people, ordinary citizens, my compatriots: let‘s do everything for peace and normal life in the country. For my part, I will consider the needs and aspirations of people with the greatest understanding and commitment taking into account the mistakes that any government can make for only the one who does nothing makes no mistakes.

I believe that together we will manage to bring the life of Ukraine and all its citizens back to the peaceful track.