Ukraine Braces for Protests as West Steps Up Pressure
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Competing demonstrations of the anti-government camp and supporters of President Viktor Yanukovych took place in Kiev today as the U.S. and the European Union ratcheted up pressure on the administration.
Hundreds of thousands turned out, with U.S. senators and European Parliament members addressing the anti-government protesters, while the pro-Yanukovych crowd listened to ruling-party lawmakers. No violent incidents were reported as of 6 p.m.