Ukraine Turmoil LIVE UPDATES – Putin To Obama : Use Your Influence To Prevent Bloodshed In Ukraine – 14 April 2014

RT logoUkrainian coup-imposed authorities have their hands full with various problems. The country’s eastern regions remain in turmoil, with protesters demanding autonomy from the capital, and economic perils are aggravated by an imminent gas debt crisis.

Monday, April 14

19:49 GMT:

The US has allocated $11.4 million to help Ukraine organize a “free, fair and peaceful” presidential election, which is scheduled for May 25, the State Department said.

The funds will be used to support local and international election observers, creating a transparent and efficient electoral commission, voter education campaign and other activities.

17:43 GMT:

European Union foreign ministers have agreed to expand sanctions against Russia, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said, Reuters reports.

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