ロシア軍、ウクライナ国境に大規模部隊を展開 クリミアに次いで沿ドニエストルの編入を狙うか

北大西洋条約機構(NATO)欧州連合軍のブリードラブ最高司令官は23日、ロシア軍はウクライナとの国境地帯に大規模部隊を集結させているとして懸念を表明したうえで、ロシアはクリミアの次に、モルドバの沿ドニエストルの編入を狙っている可能性があるとの認識を示した。
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BELBEK, CRIMEA- MARCH 22: Russian special forces storm the Ukrainian Belbek Airbase on March 22, 2014 near BELBEK, CRIMEA. Russian troops have seized control of Belbek Airbase, one of the last Ukrainian military bases which have not surrendered after the annexation of Crimea by Russia. (Photo by Oleg Klimov/Epsilon/Getty Images)
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北大西洋条約機構(NATO)欧州連合軍のブリードラブ最高司令官は23日、ロシア軍はウクライナとの国境地帯に大規模部隊を集結させているとして懸念を表明したうえで、ロシアはクリミアの次に、モルドバの沿ドニエストルの編入を狙っている可能性があるとの認識を示した。

シンクタンクのジャーマン・マーシャル・ファンドが開催したイベントで述べた。ブリードラブ司令官は、ロシアは(NATOの)パートナーではなく、敵対者のような態度をとっていると批判、NATOは東欧での部隊の配備や即応能力について再考する必要があると主張した。

一方、ロシアは22日、編入を決めたウクライナ南部クリミア半島で、これまでウクライナ管理下にあった軍施設の掌握を一段と進めた。

<ロシア軍、ウクライナとの国境地帯に「大規模部隊」>

ブリードラブ司令官は「ウクライナ東部との国境地帯に集結したロシア軍は、規模が非常に大きく準備も整っている」との見方を示した。

また、ブリンケン米大統領次席補佐官(国家安全保障問題担当)はCNNで、ロシア軍による大規模部隊集結について、ウクライナの親欧派指導者を威嚇することが目的なのかもしれないと述べる一方、ロシアはロシア系住民の多いウクライナ東部に侵攻する可能性があると警告。「ロシア軍が侵攻の準備をしていることも十分考えられる」と述べた。

オランダで24日に開催されることが決まった主要7カ国(G7)首脳会議では、ロシアの行動への対応について意見交換が行われる。オバマ米大統領とロシアのラブロフ外相の2国間協議も予定されている。

<ロシア、ウクライナ領侵攻の意図ないと反論>

こうした欧米の警戒感に対して、ロシアのアントノフ国防次官は、ロシア国営通信社のタス通信に対して、ロシアはウクライナとの国境付近で展開する軍の規模について、国際的な合意に従っている、と反論。

また、ロシアのチジョフ欧州連合(EU)大使は、英BBCの番組で、ロシアは「拡張主義的な見方」をしていない、と強調。同番組で、ロシアがクリミア以外のウクライナ領内に侵攻しないと約束できるか、と聞かれると「ロシアにはそうした行動をとる意図はない」と応じた。

米共和党のマケイン上院議員は、同じBBCの番組で、ウクライナでのプーチン大統領の行動はヒトラーに似ている、と厳しく非難した。

一方、欧米の対ロシア制裁は23日、効力が一部失われた。ロシアのSMPバンクは、米ビザ

[ブリュッセル/フェオドシヤ(ウクライナ) 23日 ロイター]

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SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE - MARCH 16: People in Lenin Square attend a pro Russian rally after a day of voting on March 16, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. Crimean\'s went to the polls today in a vote that which will decide whether the peninsular will break away from mainland Ukraine. The referendum, which has been dismissed as illegal by the West, follows the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych by pro-Western and nationalist protesters. As the standoff between the Russian military and Ukrainian forces continues in Ukraine\'s Crimean peninsula, world leaders are continuing toÊ push for a diplomatic solution to the escalating situation though many believe that there is every likelihood that thy vote will favor Crimea being incorporated into Russia. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(01 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(02 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(03 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(04 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: People listen as former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(05 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: A large photograph of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko hangs on the side of a structure on Independence Square before her address to anti-government protesters gathered there on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(06 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Women hold candles during a vigil for anti-government protesters killed in clashes with police earlier in the week as they wait for former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to address the crowd on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(07 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: A man accused of being a pro-government provocateur is pulled from the crowd as former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(08 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: People listen as former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(09 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko (C) addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(10 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(11 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(12 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(13 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(14 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: The body of an anti-government protester killed in clashes with police is carried through Independence Square ahead of a speech by former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Tymoshenko, the leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych, traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(15 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: People await a speech by former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to anti-government protesters gathered in Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Tymoshenko, the leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(16 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: A large photograph of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko hangs on the side of a structure on Independence Square before her address to anti-government protesters gathered there on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(17 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Orthodox priests pray on stage before a speech by former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Tymoshenko, the leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(18 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: A large photograph of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko hangs on the side of a structure on Independence Square before her address to anti-government protesters gathered there on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(19 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(20 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(21 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(22 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(23 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses the crowd in Independence Square after being freed from prison on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. Ukrainian members of parliament have voted to oust Viktor Yanukovych and bring presidential elections forward to the 25th of May. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(24 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(25 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: A poster of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is held up in the crowd on Independence Square before her address to anti-government protesters gathered there on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych(26 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 22: Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko addresses anti-government protesters on Independence Square on February 22, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. The leader of the 2004 Orange Revolution against current embattled President Viktor Yanukovych traveled to Kiev to address the crowd immediately after being released from prison on what many claim were politically motivated charges. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(27 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters continue to clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling to oust President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(28 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters continue to clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling to oust President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(29 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters continue to clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling to oust President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(30 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters carry the injured during continued clashes with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling to oust President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(31 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters carry the injured during continued clashes with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling to oust President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(32 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters carry the injured during continued clashes with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling to oust President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(33 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters continue to clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(34 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters, continue to clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(35 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters man barricades during demonstrations in Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(36 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters let off fireworks during demonstrations in Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union.(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(37 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: An anti-government protester throws a tire onto fires during demonstrations in Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(38 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters man barricades during demonstrations in Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(39 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters stand behind a line of burning tires and debris on Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between anti-government protesters and police as the Ukrainian parliament is meant to take up the question of whether to revert to the country\'s 2004 constitution. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(40 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Medical volunteers treat an injured anti-government protester in a makeshift clinic near Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between anti-government protesters and police as the Ukrainian parliament is meant to take up the question of whether to revert to the country\'s 2004 constitution. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(41 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters use a compressed air cannon to launch a Molotov cocktail toward police lines on Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between anti-government protesters and police as the Ukrainian parliament is meant to take up the question of whether to revert to the country\'s 2004 constitution. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(42 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters man barricades during demonstrations in Independence Square on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters, continue to their clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters, continue to their clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters carry the injured during continued clashes with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters, continue to their clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters, continue to their clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 20: Anti-government protesters, continue to clash with police in Independence square, despite a truce agreed between the Ukrainian president and opposition leaders on February 20, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Fireworks fly over Independence Square, known as Maidan, during clashes in the early hours of on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(64 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Violence Escalates As Kiev Protests Continue(65 of65)
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KIEV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19: A fire truck is used to rescue people from the upper floors of a burning Trade Unions Building, which has been used as the de facto headquarters for anti-government protesters, on February 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. After several weeks of calm, violence has again flared between police and anti-government protesters, who are calling for the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych over corruption and an abandoned trade agreement with the European Union. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)