Ucrania pide envio de fuerzas de paz de ONU al este del pais.

The interim president of Ukraine requested UN peacekeeping troops to address separatist actions in the east, where pro-Russian groups have seized buildings in multiple cities. The Ukrainian government struggles to control these groups, who seek greater autonomy and closer ties with Russia. A pro-Russian mob took over a police station and armed men seized a military airport. The deadline set by President Turchinov for separatists to vacate government buildings passed without action. Turchinov suggested a possible joint operation with UN forces, but this requires UN Security Council approval, where Russia holds veto power. Kiev and Western officials accuse Moscow of instigating the unrest, drawing parallels to the recent annexation of Crimea by Russia.

What did the interim president of Ukraine request from the UN?

• Peacekeeping troops

• Military weapons

• Economic sanctions

• Financial aid

What action did pro-Russian groups take in a border city?

• Blocked a highway

• Organized a referendum

• Seized a police station

• Held a peaceful protest

What was the deadline set by President Turchinov for?

• Starting peace talks

• Holding elections

• Imposing sanctions

• Vacating government buildings

What would be required for a joint operation with UN peacekeepers?

• Approval from the Ukrainian parliament

• A vote by the European Union

• Support from NATO

• Authorization from the UN Security Council

What recent event do Western officials compare the current unrest to?

• The Brexit referendum

• The Syrian civil war

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The annexation of Crimea