Oleksander Turchinov
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Ukraine president threatens military operation as unrest grows
Ukraine’s president has threatened military action after pro-Russian separatists occupying government buildings ignored an ultimatum to leave.
Ukraine to launch ‘full-scale’ offensive against pro-Russia rebels
Oleksander Turchinov says Ukraine authorities will launch an "anti-terrorist" operation with the army against pro-Russian separatists.
Ukraine’s acting president heads armed forces
Ukraine’s presidential website has announced that acting president Oleksander Turchinov has assumed the duties of head of the armed forces.