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Yanukovich says he is "the only legitimate president of Ukraine"

2014-03-11 38 Dailymotion

It is no swan song for ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich.<br/> <br />Still in exile in Russia, he is not backing down.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) OUSTED UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VIKTOR YANUKOVICH SAYING:<br/> <br />"I would like to remind that I remain not only the only legitimate president of Ukraine, but also the commander-in-chief. I did not step down prematurely. I am alive, and I was not dismissed from the office in accordance with Ukraine's constitution."<br/> <br />He blames his foes for the fact that Crimea was "breaking off" from Ukraine.<br/> <br />Pro-Russian forces that have taken over the Crimean government plan to hold a referendum on Sunday. They will decide whether the region should rejoin Russia.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) OUSTED UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VIKTOR YANUKOVICH SAYING:<br/> <br />"Ukraine is going through tough times now. Your actions led to Crimea breaking away, so that even under the gun, south-eastern peoples demand to respect them, and their rights."<br/> <br />He is vowing to ret

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