but I think from a socialist perspective we can at least hope some may break away and not fall under the Svoboda Party. It may be wishful thinking, and I'm not sure whether you'd accept RT as a source (with the anti-Soviet rhetoric amping up again I am often hesitant to post even in this protected group).
This is the map from that is being discussed -
Ukraine's Southeast seeks to restore constitutional order, thousands gather in Kharkov
Published time: February 22, 2014 11:21
The public gathering of deputies from local councils of southeastern Ukraine have declared they are taking responsibility for constitutional order in the country, as thousands of people have assembled in the city of Kharkov.
An assembly of local deputies in Kharkov, eastern Ukraine have stated their intention to restore “constitutional order” throughout the country, aiming to create an alternative government.
“We, the local authorities of all levels, the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Sevastopol region decided to take responsibility for ensuring the constitutional order and the rights of citizens on their territory,” said the resolution approved by more than 3,000 deputies from local councils in the southern and eastern regions of the country – most of whom represent Yanukovich's Party of Regions and its communist coalition partners.
According to the resolution, local authorities should no longer accept any edicts from Kiev for the time being. Instead, they should resort to self-administration until the crisis is resolved.
Officials also intend to protect arms depots, preventing radical opposition activists from looting and staging the takeover of such venues. Citizens are encouraged to form local militias to protect public order. Local authorities are to fund and support those militias ...
More here: http://rt.com/news/thousands-gather-eastern-ukraine-252/
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