U.S. "disgusted" as Ukrainian police disperse protest

The U.S. expressed their "disgust," while the EU said it was "disappointed" that the Ukrainian police dispersed protesters from the central square in Kiev.

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Wednesday, 11.12.2013.

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KIEV, WASHINGTON The U.S. expressed their "disgust," while the EU said it was "disappointed" that the Ukrainian police dispersed protesters from the central square in Kiev. According to reports, a number of people were injured in the police operation. U.S. "disgusted" as Ukrainian police disperse protest For almost three weeks protests had been ongoing in Kiev after the government's decision to abandon the signing of an agreement with the EU and, according to the opposition, "surrender" Ukraine to Russia. Hundreds of police officers in riot gear last night moved against the demonstrators. The opposition representatives said that "millions" of opponents of President Viktor Yanukovych would show up in the streets today. “The United States expresses its disgust with the decision of Ukrainian authorities to meet the peaceful protest in Kyiv’s Maidan Square with riot police, bulldozers, and batons, rather than with respect for democratic rights and human dignity. This response is neither acceptable nor does it befit a democracy,” said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. “The United States stands with the people of Ukraine. They deserve better,” Kerry said, and added that the authorities in Ukraine "bear full responsibility for the safety of their people." (Beta/AP, file) Beta

U.S. "disgusted" as Ukrainian police disperse protest

For almost three weeks protests had been ongoing in Kiev after the government's decision to abandon the signing of an agreement with the EU and, according to the opposition, "surrender" Ukraine to Russia.

Hundreds of police officers in riot gear last night moved against the demonstrators. The opposition representatives said that "millions" of opponents of President Viktor Yanukovych would show up in the streets today.

“The United States expresses its disgust with the decision of Ukrainian authorities to meet the peaceful protest in Kyiv’s Maidan Square with riot police, bulldozers, and batons, rather than with respect for democratic rights and human dignity. This response is neither acceptable nor does it befit a democracy,” said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

“The United States stands with the people of Ukraine. They deserve better,” Kerry said, and added that the authorities in Ukraine "bear full responsibility for the safety of their people."

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