Sunday, April 13, 2014

U.S. And Western Europe's Reactions To The Crisis In Ukraine

An armed man in front of the police headquarters in Slovyansk.

White House To Send Biden To Kiev As Conflict With Russia Escalates -- Reuters

(Reuters) - The White House said on Saturday that Vice President Joe Biden would travel to Kiev this month to show support for the Ukrainian government as U.S. officials expressed new concern over "violence and sabotage" by militants it said were apparently supported by Russia in eastern Ukraine.

Biden, set to travel to Kiev on April 22, will become the most senior U.S. official to visit the country since the crisis began there.

Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by telephone with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the State Department said.

Kerry during the call "expressed strong concern that attacks today by armed militants in eastern Ukraine were orchestrated and synchronized, similar to previous attacks in eastern Ukraine and Crimea," said a senior State Department official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

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More News On U.S. And Western European Reaction To The Crisis In Ukraine

Kerry warns Russia of new sanctions because of Ukraine moves -- L.A. Times
US warns Russia as crisis deepens in eastern Ukraine -- The Australian/AFP
Ukraine: US warns Russia of 'additional consequences' of further military action -- The Telegraph
Kerry expresses concern over attacks in Ukraine -- AP
White House Warns Putin Against Seizing More Ukrainian Territory -- Wall Street Journal
US warns Russia of 'additional consequences' over Ukraine -- AFP
Ukraine: Joe Biden to visit Kiev as conflict escalates -- The Telegraph
White House to send Biden to Kiev as conflict with Russia escalates -- Reuters
G7 countries put the pressure on Moscow over Ukraine -- Euronews

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