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Russia does not recognize Ukraine government:
Putin Indicates He’ll Respect Result of Ukrainian Election
It was imposed AFTER a coup, with elections administered by the coup imposed authorities.
The real, elected government is illegally removed via use of force.
. Therefore, they are not a democratic government nor the government that carriers,out the will of its people.
Mr. Putin stopped short of saying he would recognize the vote as legitimate, and reiterated his assertion that the government in the capital, Kiev, which is organizing the vote, had usurped the power of President Victor F. Yanukovych in a coup. The election will not represent a “general national mandate,” he said.
But Russia will “respect the choice of the Ukrainian people,” Mr. Putin said. “We understand and see that people in Ukraine want to get out of this situation.” On the direct question of whether Russia will accept the outcome, Mr. Putin said, “We will watch what will happen.”
originally posted by: Xcathdra
RT - Russia recognizes Ukraine poll despite violations, doubts
TASS - Russia recognizes Ukraine parliamentary election — Ivanov
Yahoo - Russia to recognize Ukraine election results: Lavrov
Since Russia recognizes the Ukrainian government your accusation is without foundation. It also means the constant use of the term "junta" is without merit as well.
Russia also recognized the 2012 Ukraine elections. That is important because it was those elected officials who voted to impeach Yanukovych.
Please explain to us how the government in Ukraine is illegitimate?
originally posted by: all2human
Russia does not recognize Ukraine government:
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told Western nations that they were mistaken in recognizing new leaders in Kyiv www.dw.de...
originally posted by: all2human
rt.com...
"doubts of its legitimacy"
Russia recognizes Ukraine poll despite violations, doubts
originally posted by: all2human
news.yahoo.com...
"Taking everything into account, this election took place, though not on all of Ukraine's territory,"