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Political crisis intensified in Ukraine

25 May 2007 09:21 (UTC +04:00)

Pro president National Guard Service came into confrontation with Berkut but with no use of arms.
The Regions Party members came to the place of incident and forced newly appointed Head of the National Guard Service Valery Geletei to leave the Prosecutor Generalâ€™s Office.
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko has summoned an extraordinary meeting with security cabinet. Defense Minister Anatoly Gritsenko, Interior Minister Vasily Tsushko, acting chair of the Ukrainian Security Council Valentin Nalivaichenko, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Sergey Kirichenko and others. Besides, National Security Council Secretary Ivan Plyushch and his deputy Alexander Turchynov. National Security Council Secretary Ivan Plyushch said Prime Minister usurped the power.
Viktor Shemchuk who was appointed by president as acting prosecutor general brought an action on the Article 109 of Criminal Code (forceful usurp of power).
Viktor Yushchenko summoned meeting of force structures at 23.00 local time again. Victor Yanukovich criticized presidentsâ€™ actions. He said the government will not lead to draw country into civil war. Viktor Yanukovichâ€™s supporters gathered outside the general Prosecutorâ€™s Office. President and prime minister are expected to have meeting today. /APA/