Volodin called Poroshenko organizer of “provocation” in the Kerch Strait
The President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has deliberately organized a provocation in the Kerch Strait for the transfer of the Ukrainian presidential elections in 2019. this was stated by the Chairman of the state Duma Vyacheslav Volodin, commenting on the Ukrainian President’s decree on introduction of martial law in the country.
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“In fact, the basis for postponement of the elections, 2019 and restrictions of electoral rights of citizens. For this Poroshenko organized a provocation in the Kerch Strait,” — expressed confidence the speaker. In his opinion, Ukrainians became victims of the “adventure” of the Ukrainian leadership, which seeks to “preserve personal power”.
Russian border guards on Sunday, November 25, was detained in the Black sea three Ukrainian warships. Ukrainian authorities claimed that the court was trying to get across the Kerch Strait from the Black sea (port Odessa) in the sea of Azov (in the port of Mariupol). The Federal security service (FSB) with the use of force, detained them, explaining their actions by the fact that Ukrainian ships illegally entered the territorial waters of Russia, maneuvered in a dangerous manner and ignored the demands of the Russian authorities. As a result, suffered three Ukrainian soldiers (Kiev said six of the victims), they received help, said the Russian intelligence Agency. Only Russian authorities have detained 24 people in the Ukrainian courts.
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Monday, November 26, President of Ukraine introduced to the Verkhovna Rada a bill on approving the decree “On the introduction of martial law in Ukraine” in connection with the incident. He proposed to introduce martial law for 60 days, as proposed by the Council of national security and defence (NSDC) of Ukraine, as of 30 days so as not to interfere with the presidential elections on 31 March 2019. the Ukrainian leader also demanded from the Russian authorities to release the detained ships and their crews.
According to the law of Ukraine “On legal regime of martial law” during martial law can’t be elections at all levels and can be banned peaceful gatherings, rallies, demonstrations and other events. If the powers of the incumbent President of the country end during the martial law, “his powers continue until the inauguration of the newly elected President of Ukraine, elected after the lifting of martial law”.