Kiev: Ukrainian protesters and police have reached a stand-off in the capital Kiev, after dozens were killed in clashes on Thursday. Thousands of protesters remain camped in Kiev’s main square, despite attempts by the security forces to move them.
The presidency announced that a deal had been reached with the opposition after talks went on through the night. It gave no details, but said the deal would be signed later. There is no confirmation by the opposition.
Earlier in the crisis, opposition leaders refused to agree any deals with the government until they were approved by the protesters. The talks were brokered by French, Polish and German foreign ministers.
On Thursday, EU foreign ministers said in a statement sanctions would be put on some officials over the violence. The US has warned Kiev that it would follow suit. Thursday was the bloodiest day since the unrest began in November, with many of the anti-government protesters reportedly killed by police snipers.
In all, 77 people including policemen have been killed since the violence first flared up on Tuesday, Ukraine’s health ministry said. Another 577 were injured. Protesters had captured 67 police, the interior ministry said. A number of them were later released.
Bureau Report
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