Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko addressed servicemen, policemen, commanders and heads of the countrys Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies with the request not to use weapons against their own people. "I, Viktor Yushchenko, am addressing you on behalf of Ukrainian people who elected me their President. Today, our people are standing in squares of hundreds of cities. People are requesting that their choice be recognized." In addition, Yushchenko called on law enforcement and defense agencies not to allow foreign military units to

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enter Ukraine, the press service of Yushchenko reported. "I am addressing everyone whom the people entrusted with weapons - defend your people. The hour has struck to defend our parents, our brothers and sisters, our children. Ukraine is expecting courage from you. One step is left towards the victory of the truth. Make this step together with the people," Yushchenko declared.

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