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European Commission President Juan Barroso has spoken with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on the phone to reiterate the need for a political solution to the current tensions, through dialogue with the opposition and civil society, the EC said in a press release on Sunday.

 European Commission President Barroso has spoken with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on the phone to reiterate the need for a political solution to the current tensions, through dialogue with the opposition and civil society, the EC said in a press release on Sunday.

Barroso recalled the need to respect civil freedoms and to exert maximum restraint.

Barroso announced that the High Representative and Vice-President, Cathy Ashton, would travel to Kyiv this week to support a way out of the political crisis.

Barroso also recalled the EU’s position of signing the Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area once the conditions are met.