Efforts to defuse Ukraine's political crisis could gather pace hours after a police crackdown was launched in Kyiv, with a meeting of current and past Ukrainian presidents scheduled as well as a visit to Ukraine by EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton.
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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: After show of force, talks afoot in Kyiv
A man plays a trumpet as he call protesters to be ready for police attack at Kiev's City Hall on December 10, 2013. EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will hold emergency talks in Ukraine on December 10, 2013, amid growing international concern at the political crisis which has pitted the security forces against pro-EU demonstrators.Ukrainian security forces on Monday moved in on the demonstrators to end a week-long blockade of the government headquarters, prompting Washington to urge Kiev to \"immediately de-escalate the situation\". AFP PHOTO/ SERGEI SUPINSKY
