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Cameron, Merkel discuss Ukraine

British Prime Minister David Cameron called German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel Thursday afternoon to discuss “the appalling situation” in Ukraine. “They are both extremely concerned by the spiralling violence,” a Downing Street spokesperson said following the phone conversation.

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US condemns Kiev violence

US officials are “outraged” by the images of Ukrainian security forces firing automatic weapons on their own people, White House press secretary Jay Carney said on Thursday. “We urge President (Viktor) Yanukovych to immediately withdraw his security forces from downtown Kiev and to respect the right of peaceful protest, and …

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EU to impose sanctions on Ukrainian officials

European Union has taken a decision to impose restrictions on the issuance of travel visas to the Ukrainian officials, whom it deems responsible for the use of violence in Ukraine, Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino said. 

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