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The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine closely monitors the situation in Kyiv after the arrest of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili and urges the parties to deescalate the situation.

“We are aware that Mr Saakashvili was detained and that protests are ongoing. We call for all sides to deescalate tensions and avoid violence. We are monitoring the situation closely and expect any investigation will be conducted expeditiously and in accordance with Ukrainian law,” the embassy reported on Twitter.

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