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[scrdest]

Apparently Yanukovitch reached a deal with the opposition this morning. Details are still fuzzy, but include constitutional reform, presidential elections and a coalition government. Nothing about an amnesty.

I would err on the side of caution, although it might be that the situation at Crimea and signals from Russia made him realize he needs to stabilize the situation.

[Sheb]

Apparently the deal will be signed at noon (10 am GMT). I cann't find out wether Svodoba's leader was at the negociation table. If the deal doesn't offer an amnesty or the immediate resignation of Yanukovitch, it's not clear protesters on the ground will accept it.

[Guardian G.I.]

Apparently the deal will be signed at noon (10 am GMT). I cann't find out wether Svodoba's leader was at the negociation table. If the deal doesn't offer an amnesty or the immediate resignation of Yanukovitch, it's not clear protesters on the ground will accept it.

It will be interesting to see will the Right Sector radicals accept it or not.

[Sheb]

Hard to say when we don't even know what's in it. Also, the Polish FM apparently tweeted this morning saying the negociations broke down.

[olemars]

The news here says the deal is to revert the constitution to the 2004 version, form a coalition government within 10 days and new presidential elections in december. Klitchko, Tyahnybok and Yatsenyuk participated from the opposition. FM's and diplomats from France, Poland, Germany and Russia mediated.

[Sheb]

No amnesty though... That's hard, because for a lot of protesters, any peace without amnest mean the risk of a lengthy jail term. On the other hand, if they do not accept the deal, it's likely they'll loose a lot of support among the population. Also, December is a long time away, and not much better than the default option of elections in Mars.

[Max White]

I heard there was an amnesty deal already on the table... Or did that get scrapped?

[olemars]

Parliament voted for that last night I think, but it's technically out of their jurisdiction and needs presidential approval.

[Ukrainian Ranger]

Can't say about Right Sector but I will consider any deal that doesn't include full and immediate removal of Yanukovitch from power as a treason of the parliamentary opposition

[LordSlowpoke]

who do you propose replaces him

i mean, you are going to have elections afterwards, but with high rank politicians effectively bailing left and right & the nature of your system simply demanding a president, who should become one in the pre-election period

[Ukrainian Ranger]

who do you propose replaces him

Parliament. Just vote to temporary take all his power away. Yes it's anti-constitutional , especially with simple and not 2\3 majority but it is not the time play this games. This is a revolution

[olemars]

If they replace the constitution with the 2004 edition, which powers would he lose and which would he keep?

[Ukrainian Ranger]

Apart from some minor stuff the main difference is that in 1996 variant cabinet of ministers is appointed by president and in 2004 variant cabinet of ministers is appointed by parliament

Still president is supreme commander of armed forces, the only thing that matters in situation like this

[LordSlowpoke]

...isn't that particular thing a standard though? obama is the supreme commander of the us armed forces for instance but normally stuff is being led by generals

[Ukrainian Ranger]

“Our position is the President Yankukovych needs to lead his country into a new future, and he needs to do so through the vehicle of a new government, change to the constitution and the political order.”

Oh.... Great... I am wondering what national interests Yanukovitch promised to give up, that 200+ deaths are forgiven?