Ukrainian president slams foreigners meddling in their internal affairs
In critic of the visit by Western officials, Yanukovych says he is against foreign interference in Ukraine's internal affairs, and teaching them how to live
KIEV
Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Thursday criticized some Western country officials visiting the anti-government protesters in squares, saying "I'm against any foreign interference in Ukraine's internal affairs, and teaching us how to live."
Speaking to the press members, Yanukovych remarked on the recent developments in Ukraine, talks with Russia, relations with the EU and some issues of domestic politics.
As he referred to the visit by US Senator John McCain, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton and some Western diplomats attending the anti-government rallies and in support of the demonstrations on Kiev's Independence Square, Ukrainian leader called it as "unacceptable" when any foreigners meddled with their internal affairs.
"I am categorically against having someone come here and teach us how to live," said Yanukovych.
Ukrainian president touched upon the shelved plan to sign the partnership agreement with the European Union, saying "We suspended the talks with the EU so as to answer the question in which terms will we sign the said treaty including the free trade agreement."
Also speaking on domestic politics, Yanukovych stated that the political crisis had not been settled yet and they would hold a round table meeting to reach a solution.
He noted that the perpetrators and provoacateurs would be certainly punished, pointing out negotations as the key to overcome the domestic political crisis.
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