Far-right leader says Ukraine near 'state of war' with Russia The head of Ukraine's far-right nationalist organization Pravy Sektor (Right Sector) said on Saturday that Ukraine is "practically in a state of war" with Russia. Dmytro Yarosh, whose movement took a leading role in the deadly protests that unseated former president Viktor Yanukovych, has announced that he will make a presidential bid in elections scheduled for May 25. Images and soundbites.