KIEV: Ukraine’s parliament took the first step on Thursday towards granting temporary self-rule to pro-Russian rebels under a change to the constitution the West hopes can end one of Europe’s deadliest wars in recent years.
The divisive issue came to the floor on the day lawmakers also vote on belt-tightening measures needed for the quick release of a $5-billion IMF payment that could spare cash-strapped Kiev from slipping into …read more
Source: The Gulf Today
