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Kiev city admin chief resigns in protest."We must be guided only by interests of the people. This is our only chance to save people's lives"by Nick Schifrin via twitter 2/20/2014 12:56:55 PM -
Reuters Picture: A view shows Independence Square after clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili
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Russia's discourse about Ukraine is sounding exactly like that about Syria; meanwhile protesters in Kiev hoisted Syria revolution flag.by Anne Barnard via twitter 2/20/2014 12:53:15 PM -
EU backs sanctions on those responsible for Ukraine violence, as well as arms embargo: draft text of EU ministerial statement
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"Don't be doormat" Russia warns cash-starved Kiev
MOSCOW - Russia warned Ukraine's president not to let opponents walk over him "like a doormat", its strongest signal yet on Thursday that Moscow wants order on the streets before handing over more cash to stave off bankruptcy.
In an increasingly bitter struggle for influence in Ukraine between Russia and the West, Moscow upped the ante by directly linking the delivery of $2 billion in loans to the end of protests, which Moscow portrays as led by dangerous extremists.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Russia could deal only with "legitimate and effective authorities - a leadership which people aren't wiping their feet on like a doormat".
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Ukrainian opposition deputies seen going to parliament to support demand for emergency session: Reuters witness
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Merkel urges Yanukovich to accept EU help on talks with protesters: Reuters
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#euromaidan recovering itself, barricades stronger than ever. Mobile internet shut off around the square.by Alan Turgutoglu via twitter 2/20/2014 12:34:42 PM -
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Anti-government groups report that the basic protest infrastructure is still operating. Food being served at communal kitchens and field hospitals set up in nearby shops, cafes and the Hotel Ukraine. -
Russia calls Western sanctions against Ukraine officials 'blackmail'
MOSCOW - Russia sharply criticized Western sanctions against Ukrainian officials on Thursday, after the United States imposed visa bans and the European Union considered similar measures in the face of deadly clashes in Kiev.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said the sanctions were "absolutely illegitimate" and "capable of only aggravating the confrontation" in Ukraine.
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Said it before & saying it again. #Kiev looks more like #Sarajevo 92-95, snipers & all. Disgusting. #Ukraine #euromaidanby NSF_StPierre via twitter 2/20/2014 12:15:43 PM -
Reuters Picture: An anti-government protester carries a barrel after clashes with riot police in the Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Reader comment: Shouldn't the International Red Cross call this is a "humanitarian crisis" and send immediate help?
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Reader comment: How would it be possible to stop the Беркут-troops and army from coming?
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Ukrainian friend of mine today:'People here don't care whether they live or die anymore. They just want to see Yanukovych gone'. #EuroMaidanby Kamila via twitter 2/20/2014 12:07:43 PM -
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It's time to stand up for #Ukraine ! Boycott #Sochi2014 !Show #Putin he can be stopped!! #Euromaidan #Kievby ksush73 via twitter 2/20/2014 12:04:10 PM -
Reuters Picture: An anti-government protester carry the national flag as he walks trough the rubble after violence erupted in the Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Reuters Picture: An anti-government protester holds a Ukranian flag as he advances through burning barricades in Kiev's Independence Square February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Reuters Picture: Anti-government protesters advance through burning barricades in Kiev's Independence Square February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Britain summons Ukrainian ambassador as death toll rises in Kiev
LONDON - Britain summoned Ukraine's ambassador to London on Thursday after violent clashes in Kiev killed at least 21 civilians.
"We are calling in the ambassador and calling on him to stop the violence," said a foreign ministry spokeswoman.
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Even if the Maidan were somehow to hold its ground and gain the upper hand a political consensus would still have to be found, writes Reuters columnist William E. Pomeranz
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What she said. RT @NatVasilyevaAP utterly surreal to be writing about Sochi, Pussy Riot when dozens are dying on the streets of Kiev.by Shaun Walker via twitter 2/20/2014 11:38:50 AM -
Russia says West must not impose sanctions on Ukraine officials
MOSCOW - Russia sharply criticized Western sanctions against Ukrainian officials on Thursday, after the United States imposed visa bans and the European Union considered similar measures.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said that threats of sanctions were "inappropriate" and would only aggravate the confrontation between the Ukrainian government and its opponents. Separately, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov likened threats of sanctions to blackmail, RIA news agency reported.
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Father identified his dead son's body in Ukraine hotel lobby. All doctors were crying.by Myroslava Petsa via twitter 2/20/2014 11:38:43 AM -
Reuters Picture: Anti-government protesters carry an injured man on a stretcher after clashes with riot police in Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko
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Reuters Picture: An anti-government protester shows a bullet after violence erupted in the Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko
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Reuters Picture: Anti-government protesters take cover behind shields after violence erupted in the Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Reuters Picture: Two anti-government protesters stand behind a blood stained shield after violence erupted in the Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko
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Britain summons Ukrainian ambassador after violent clashes in Kiev kill at least 21 civilians: Reuters
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Reports in that the #Kiev metro, closed to the public, is ferrying #Berkut troops to #euromaidan to engage with protesters. #Ukraineby Maxim Tucker via twitter 2/20/2014 11:22:44 AM -
A woman reacts in front of dead bodies of anti-government protesters dead body on a stretcher after violence erupted in the Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko
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Anti-government protesters carry petrol bombs during clashes with riot police in Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Maks Levin
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Anti-government protesters advance through burning barricades in Kiev's Independence Square February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Anti-government protesters look on during clashes with riot police near Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Maks Levin
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RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER LAVROV LIKENS THREAT OF SANCTIONS AGAINST UKRAINE TO BLACKMAIL - RIA
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This reminds me so much of Yugoslavia... Hope that Yanukovich sees the error of his ways even though he is blinded by greed and power. Europe doesn't need another war!!! Croatia joined EU after 24 years of pain, 16000 casualties and 550000 refugees... EU has to stop this madness! Don’t do the same mistake as you did with Yugoslavia!
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Little internet available in #euromaidan , phone service experiencing multiple interruptions or not working, difficult to get reports outby Euromaidan PR via twitter 2/20/2014 10:36:10 AM -
Govt snipers shooting medic volunteers in #euromaidan . War crime; but watch the intl. community sit back, play safe and do nothing... again.by Supramanian via twitter 2/20/2014 10:30:30 AM -
Anti-government protesters lead away a riot policeman in Independence Square in Kiev February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Maks Levin
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If Yanukovich thought that a massacre would return the situation to normal, is he in for a seriously rude awakening. #Euromaidan #Ukraineby b_scheller via twitter 2/20/2014 10:27:04 AM -
An anti-government protester advances through a burning barricade in Kiev's Independence Square February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Anti-government protesters prepare to advance over a burning barricade in Kiev's Independence Square February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
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Anti-government protesters prepare to advance over a burning barricade in Kiev's Independence Square February 20, 2014. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis
Assad blocks access to Damascus for EU envoys: diplomats
BRUSSELS Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has revoked special visas for European Union diplomats and officials traveling regularly between Beirut and Damascus, complicating efforts to distribute aid to civil war victims, three senior EU diplomats said.