The Ukrainian authorities issue an ultimatum to rioters

Power structures of Ukraine issued an ultimatum  to rioters in downtown Kiev. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and heads of the Security Service of Ukraine, the opposition leaders must placate protesters, cease armed confrontation, and return to the negotiatings.

"We warn hot irresponsible heads of the opposition - the government has the power to restore order. And if disorder,   we will be forced to resort  start tough action,"  reads the statement.

If by  18:00 disturbances  in the capital do not stop, troops will be required to " bring order by c means provided by law ,"  reads the a statement.

During the clashes last evening and night in Kiev  up to 25 people were killed.

Today, activists  of Maidan launched an offensive against Verkhovna Rada with the  demand  to return to the constitution of 2004, which limited the power of the president.

Security officials blocked the approaches to the building, the shooting started, there are victims on both sides. Regions of Ukraine reported  about the capture of state institutions, and the opposition clashes with police.

One of the opposition leaders Klitschko said after yesterday's events Yanukovych can no longer remain  in power, and he must  resign.

In turn, Yanukovych made ​​it clear that  he rejects ultimatum. -02D-