VOICED : Ucrania: gobierno pide fin de protestas

Kiev remains paralyzed by ongoing protests. The Ukrainian Prime Minister called for a halt to political tensions during a cabinet meeting. Pro-European activists continue to occupy local government buildings and protest in the streets, demanding EU integration. On Wednesday, activists attempted to block access to the national government headquarters. The protests began after the government rejected an EU association agreement, favoring closer ties with Russia. The opposition initiated a general strike on Monday, following a massive protest on Sunday that ended in violent clashes, resulting in numerous injuries.

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