Russia will protect compatriots in eastern Ukraine - Foreign Ministry
Russia realizes its responsibility for the lives of fellow citizens and nationals in Ukraine and reserves the right to protect them, the Russian Foreign Ministry said when commenting on the attack on protestors in Donetsk, which occurred on March 13. ● "Russia realizes its responsibility for the lives of fellow citizens and nationals in Ukraine and reserves the right to take people under our protection," the Russian Foreign Ministry posted a statement on its website on Friday."Tragic events occurred in Donetsk on March 13, 2014, and blood was shed," the document said. "Extreme rightist groups armed with weapons and bats, who started to arrive to the city from other regions of the country the day before, have attacked peaceful protestors, who came to the city streets in order to demonstrate their attitude towards the destructive stance of people calling themselves the Ukrainian authorities. Many people were injured and one person died as a result of the clashed," the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the Maidan leaders who came to power in Kiev to disarm militants and ensure public safety.
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