By Jaime Ortega.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has questioned the legitimacy of the new Ukrainian government born out the revolution that toppled the regime of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich.
” Properly speaking . The legitimacy of a number of organs of power [ in Ukraine ] raises serious doubts ,” said the head of the Russian government in press conference in Sochi , explaining why last night he called the ambassador in Kiev.
“Some of our foreign partners do not consider Yanukovich as a serious leader . They do not know what the Constitution reads , but this is an aberration of consciousness, they question the legitimate presidency to what actually is the result of an armed insurrection ,” he said , referring to the recognition of some Western countries of the new Ukrainian authorities.
He insisted that if the Government will consider ” people who walks around with black masks and Kalashnikov automatic rifles in Kiev , then with that government it will be very hard to work with.”
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However, he stressed that “those who are legally binding with set agreements ” deserve compliments , referring to economic, gas contracts and other commitments to the neighboring country.
“We will not cooperate with specific people , is about relationships between states ,” he added .
Medvedev said the decision to call queries to the Russian ambassador in Kiev , Mikhail Zurabov , means that Moscow ” does not understand what is happening ” in Ukraine and wonders ” if there is a real threat to our interests, to life and health of our citizens. ”
Meanwhile, the Foreign Ministry raised tension and threatened to hang on to power if statements will urge halt to the “extremists” who aspire to seize power .
The ministry directed by Sergei Lavrov also accused Western countries of Ukraine’s riots/
‘ Extremists who aspire to take power ‘
” We appeal to all strongly related to the crisis in Ukraine to exercise maximum responsibility and not allow the situation to continue to deteriorate between parties. We ask for a return to the legal framework to firmly curb the extremists who aspire to seize power , “says the note.
The Foreign Ministry also notes that ” it seems that the agreement reached on 21 February ( between the opposition and even then President Viktor Yanukovych ) with the silent approval of their foreign sponsors was just a smokescreen to continue the indent transfer of power in Ukraine by fait accomplishments. ”
The department headed by Lavrov stressed ” especially efforts that international structures such as the UN Secretary General , justify this course of action.”
And shows that has not been heard in the West to condemn ” the criminal actions of extremists , including their Nazi and anti-Semitic behavior .”
