Ukraine’s president is blaming opposition leaders for the latest deadly violence in Kyiv that’s killed at least 25 people and injured more than 240.
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President Viktor Yanukovych says he’s made attempts to compromise, but adds opposition leaders “crossed a line when they called people to arms.”
The deaths came in clashes yesterday between police and protesters, who want Ukraine to align itself with the European Union and not Russia.
Canada is condemning the violence.
READ MORE: Canada signals medical aid to Ukraine activists, condemns violence: Baird
Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says he will provide medical aid money to help activists injured “while speaking out peacefully in support of democracy.”
Below is a look at some captivating images from the deadly protests in Kyiv, Ukraine:
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