Defense

Ukranian protesters push for change

The leaders of Ukraine's protest movement that's all but shut-down the government for more than two months say they will seek constitutional changes to weaken t...

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February 4, 2014 8:48 am

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The leaders of Ukraine’s protest movement that’s all but shut-down the government for more than two months say they will seek constitutional changes to weaken the president’s powers. The changes are expected to be discussed in parliament as the country wades through a stalemate. Protesters are refusing to leave their encampment in downtown Kiev or vacate buildings they occupy, but they say they will abide by a truce they agreed to.