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Ukraine crisis: 'Dangerous signs of separatism' Ukraine crisis: Turchynov warns of 'separatism' risk
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Ukraine's interim President Olexander Turchynov has warned of the dangers of separatism following the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych.Ukraine's interim President Olexander Turchynov has warned of the dangers of separatism following the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych.
Many in Ukraine's Russian-speaking regions oppose his overthrow and the installation of a more European-leaning interim administration. His comments came amid continuing opposition in Ukraine's Russian-speaking regions to the new administration in Kiev.
Russia is also angry at the changes, but Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Moscow will not intervene.
The formation of a unity government has been delayed until Thursday.The formation of a unity government has been delayed until Thursday.
Parliament has now voted strongly in favour of trying Mr Yanukovych at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Ukraine is not a signatory to the ICC convention. The BBC's Anna Holligan, in The Hague, says it is by no means automatic that the ICC would accept a case from Ukraine.
The ICC is a court of last resort, our correspondent says - it will only try a case if the country concerned is genuinely unwilling or unable to do so.
Addressing parliament, Mr Turchynov said he would meet law enforcement agencies to discuss the risk of separatism in regions with large ethnic Russian populations.Addressing parliament, Mr Turchynov said he would meet law enforcement agencies to discuss the risk of separatism in regions with large ethnic Russian populations.
Separatism was a "serious threat", he said.Separatism was a "serious threat", he said.
Crimea and some pro-Russian areas in the east have seen protests against the overthrow of Mr Yanukovych, sparking fears of secession.Crimea and some pro-Russian areas in the east have seen protests against the overthrow of Mr Yanukovych, sparking fears of secession.
The delay in announcing a unity government was to allow further consultations, Mr Turchynov said, adding that "a coalition of national faith must be elected".The delay in announcing a unity government was to allow further consultations, Mr Turchynov said, adding that "a coalition of national faith must be elected".
'Unilateral advantages' 'Serious crimes'
Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the ex-president being tried by the ICC for "serious crimes".
In the resolution, he is accused of involvement in the deaths of more than 100 people during police violence against protesters.
MPs also want former Interior Minister Vitali Zakharchenko and former Prosecutor-General Viktor Pshonka tried at the Hague-based court.
Mr Yanukovych has been missing since last week. He was last reportedly seen on Sunday in Balaklava on the Crimean peninsula and an arrest warrant has been issued.
'Non-intervention'
Russia has been vehemently opposed to the changes in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev saying on Monday that those behind the new administration had conducted an "armed mutiny".Russia has been vehemently opposed to the changes in Ukraine, with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev saying on Monday that those behind the new administration had conducted an "armed mutiny".
At a news conference in Moscow on Tuesday, Mr Lavrov warned other states against seeking "unilateral advantages" in Ukraine, but said Russia's "policy of non-intervention" would continue.At a news conference in Moscow on Tuesday, Mr Lavrov warned other states against seeking "unilateral advantages" in Ukraine, but said Russia's "policy of non-intervention" would continue.
"It is dangerous and counter-productive to try to force on Ukraine a choice according to the principle of either being with us or against us," he said."It is dangerous and counter-productive to try to force on Ukraine a choice according to the principle of either being with us or against us," he said.
Mr Lavrov added that "it is in our interest for Ukraine to be part of the broad European family" but against Russia's interest to "allow the radicals and nationalists who are clearly trying to take centre stage to prevail."Mr Lavrov added that "it is in our interest for Ukraine to be part of the broad European family" but against Russia's interest to "allow the radicals and nationalists who are clearly trying to take centre stage to prevail."
It is still unclear where Mr Yanukovych is, but an arrest warrant has been issued. He was last reportedly seen on Sunday in Balaklava on the Crimean peninsula.
Acting Interior Minister Arsen Avakov said a criminal case had been opened against the ousted president and other officials over "mass murder of peaceful citizens".
More than 80 people, mostly anti-Yanukovych protesters, were killed in clashes with police and by sniper fire last week.
ElectionsElections
The electoral commission has meanwhile formally opened the campaign for elections, due to take place on 25 May. The electoral commission has meanwhile formally opened the campaign for the elections due to take place on 25 May.
Former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, who was released from jail on Saturday, has ruled out becoming prime minister. But her spokeswoman said she had not yet decided whether to run for the presidency.Former PM Yulia Tymoshenko, who was released from jail on Saturday, has ruled out becoming prime minister. But her spokeswoman said she had not yet decided whether to run for the presidency.
In the eastern city of Kharkiv, where Mr Yanukovych has enjoyed support, the head of the regional state administration has said he will be a presidential candidate.In the eastern city of Kharkiv, where Mr Yanukovych has enjoyed support, the head of the regional state administration has said he will be a presidential candidate.
Speaking on Kanal 5 TV, Mykhaylo Dobkin, gave as his reason "the fact that a total attack on the rights of the Russian-speaking population is under way, that laws are being adopted that threaten all those who do not accept fascism and Nazism".Speaking on Kanal 5 TV, Mykhaylo Dobkin, gave as his reason "the fact that a total attack on the rights of the Russian-speaking population is under way, that laws are being adopted that threaten all those who do not accept fascism and Nazism".
Mr Dobkin has been under pressure from local demonstrators to quit.Mr Dobkin has been under pressure from local demonstrators to quit.
Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague is to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington later to discuss emergency financial assistance to Kiev.Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary William Hague is to meet US Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington later to discuss emergency financial assistance to Kiev.
Mr Hague has warned that Ukraine faces imminent economic collapse without support from the international community.Mr Hague has warned that Ukraine faces imminent economic collapse without support from the international community.
The US has already said it is ready to give financial support to Ukraine to complement any future loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The US has already said it is ready to give financial support to Ukraine to complement any future loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Ukraine is facing bankruptcy. Further promised loans from Russia are looking increasingly unlikely.Ukraine is facing bankruptcy. Further promised loans from Russia are looking increasingly unlikely.
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton remains in Kiev to discuss financial and political support for Ukraine's new leaders. The Ukrainian currency has sunk again, hitting a new low of 9.70 hryvnia to the dollar on Tuesday.
EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has been having further talks in Kiev to discuss financial and political support for Ukraine's new leaders.
She urged the interim authorities to include Yanukovych supporters in any new government.
"We are here to say we want to support and help the country so stay strong and to go forward in the way it chooses," she told reporters after a second day of meetings.
Senior US officials, including Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, will join EU officials in Kiev to participate in two days of meetings with political, business and civil society leaders.Senior US officials, including Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, will join EU officials in Kiev to participate in two days of meetings with political, business and civil society leaders.
White House official Jay Carney said on Monday that although Mr Yanukovych "was a democratically elected leader, his actions have undermined his legitimacy, and he is not actively leading the country at present''.
Western leaders, including French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, have sent written appeals to Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge a peaceful transition in Ukraine.
Thousands of people remain in Kiev's Independence Square, the Maidan.Thousands of people remain in Kiev's Independence Square, the Maidan.
Unrest in Ukraine began in November when Mr Yanukovych rejected a landmark association and trade deal with the EU in favour of closer ties with Russia.Unrest in Ukraine began in November when Mr Yanukovych rejected a landmark association and trade deal with the EU in favour of closer ties with Russia.
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