Showing posts with label GOVERNMENT FORCES. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GOVERNMENT FORCES. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

READOUT: VP BIDEN CALL WITH UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT YANUKOVYCH

FROM:  THE WHITE HOUSE
Readout of Vice President Biden's Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych

Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to express grave concern regarding the crisis on the streets of Kiev.  He called on President Yanukovych to pull back government forces and to exercise maximum restraint. The Vice President made clear that the United States condemns violence by any side, but that the government bears special responsibility to de-escalate the situation. The Vice President further underscored the urgency of immediate dialogue with opposition leaders to address protesters’ legitimate grievances and to put forward serious proposals for political reform.  The United States is committed to supporting efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the crisis that reflects the will and aspirations of the Ukrainian people.

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