It does seem that the Kiev temporary government is aching for a war instead of an election.
“In response to the escalation of violence in eastern Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed Kiev on Thursday saying that the use military force against the civilian population is a serious crime which makes Kiev authorities a “junta”.
Russia’s UN envoy Vitaly Churkin pointed out in an interview to Rossiya 1 channelon Friday that if the violence in the southeast of Ukraine doesn't stop, Russia will call a special session of the UN Security Council.”