Ukraine's Klitschko calls for 'general mobilisation'


  • World
  • Sunday, 02 Mar 2014

KIEV (Reuters) - Vitaly Klitschko, a senior Ukrainian politician and likely presidential candidate, called on Saturday for a "general mobilisation" following Russian parliament's decision to approve deploying troops in Ukraine's Crimea region.

"Klitschko calls for a declaration on a general mobilisation," the retired boxing champion's political party UDAR (Punch) said, making clear he favoured a military mobilisation.

Subscribe to The Star Yearly Premium Plan for 30% off

Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.39/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

UK youth celebrate voting rights but urge caution
Cyprus leaders to continue discussions on confidence building, says UN
Trump administration tells US diplomats abroad not to opine on foreign elections
Slovakia to allow approval of new EU sanctions on Russia on Friday, PM Fico says
German central bank chief warns U.S. tariffs threaten German economic outlook
Trump diagnosed with "chronic venous insufficiency"
U.S. stocks close higher
China Eastern Airlines launches Shanghai-Copenhagen route
Weekly storage of natural gas in U.S. increases: EIA
Crude futures settle higher

Others Also Read