Kiev unwilling to consider federalism in new constitution

<p>The authorities in Kiev are not willing to consider federalism as an option for the future of Ukraine, believes Nicolai Petro, a professor of comparative and international politics at the University of Rhode Island.</p><p>“Presently, the current Ukrainian government in Kiev is not willing to consider federalism, even as a subject for negotiation, in any new constitution,” Petro told RIA Novosti. “On the other hand, many Ukrainian federalists rallying in the East say they are willing to secede to Russia if their demands are not met,” he added.</p>
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