s foreign policy chief catherine ashton has also been in kiev and she says that last night's events make dialogue along. more difficult but she does say that president yanukovych has reassured her that he does still want to sign the a u association agreement agreement well but it's new and ashton may have to be in kiev for a little bit longer than the house they initially intended because right now we're

eu foreign policy chief catherine ashton is travel to kiev to try to mediate between the two camps. the us has also held discussions with opposition leaders united states the remaining european union. i can restore peace. the amended you're up. talks between the us again a cold which are also planned. a cool beach and with three of its predecessors to try and find a solution to the crisis he's also offered to negotiate with the opposition they are skeptical about whether talks with the government can resolve the situation. well wolf these top level talks with western leaders bear fruit or correspond right to hide and joins us now from kiev micah the meeting between these catherine ashton any article which is over now with details about it. we haven't had exactly what they were talking about. it has been no official press statement that the meat saying that catherine ashton made an appearance on minds on monday independence square just behind me as she was accompanied by one of the season and leads is when people saw this as a defensive stance on my gun they were tearing they were ch

ukraine's deputy prime minister is to travel to brussels today from all told catherine ashton says hypocritical to he wants a strong eu relationship and is willing to sign the deal. i believe he said. it is possible because i think it's in the interests of ukraine to do so. i have to affect the law the president says me it's what you think should be having to carry back the message. the bandits also said she discussed the police tactics used against the protests this. i may be a thinking player. this is not the way to go bowling. maybe it became clear that we expect to see that discussion and dialogue with people who are using their minds to the assembly to make a peaceful demonstration previously catherine ashton has met opposition leaders to set the focus was snow on bringing a backdoor i love between all parties concerned and she states that the eu would play its part to support this process. you know. with no statistic we pick one being should be to show came on a laptop it could be prime minister a bit silly and make the task that has one of bites of confidence in price changes of commons

certainly, catherine ashton is walking a diplomatic tightrope. she insisted relationships were as good as ever, with no contest for ukraine's favors. it remains to be seen whether ukraine will reopen talks with the eu on a trade deal which could lead to membership, or will favor russia. it could come down to who provides financial support to win the contract. today, relationships are good and calm. >> meanwhile, the eu has signed a deal with turkey over illegal migration. what is being seen as a thaw in ties between the sides. >> a long-awaited deal allows eu governments to send back immigrants who cross into the eu illegally from turkey. the sides also signed an accord to open talks on dropping a visa requirement for turkish citizens visiting the eu. talks soured over turkey's crackdown earlier this year on antigovernment protests. antigovernment activists in syria say an unprecedented air attack on aleppo killed at least 76 people over the weekend. >> we have footage coming in, said to show some of the devastation caused when the air force drop

ashton the midnight mass in bethlehem. christians came together at the church of the nativity traditionally seen this tease this but like i was tired of christmas eve. never in at the end today only the aftermath of the office trespass was a private visit us in patriarchal for solution to the problems all but the last time i would hate it when living in a very difficult situation to the lounge and saw mum the day of the situation for which we do not have an immediate solution. was asian a difficult situation which affects all the inhabitants of t last ten. outside the church aiming to square it with a festive atmosphere visit the numbers are expected to be up fourteen percent this year too and papa relative recent column in the region. france is the celebrated his first christmas eve midnight mass and some peaches. he was assisted by more than three hundred cardinals bishops and priests. ten thousand people packed the basilica hundreds of others would start sewing according to tradition the first time sinking to his batter

s foreign policy chief catherine ashton has also been in kiev and she says that last night's events make dialogue along. more difficult but she does say that president yanukovych has reassured her that he does still want to sign the a u association agreement agreement well but it's new and ashton may have to be in kiev for a little bit longer than the house they initially intended because right now we're getting reports that the airport has been evacuated as has the central train station here in kiev because of a bomb scare. now this morning events where we saw the police try and retake the city hold the city administrative building here in the center of kiev which is being used by the opposition as a makeshift headquarters over the last few days and weeks now the police were greeted a met by fish resistance from the protesters who has the police down with water cannons and when you've got temperatures as freezing or as cold as they are in kiev right now that was quite an effective response now authorities had only given the protesters until tuesday to remove themselves from the site and

catherine ashton going over there as the high representative of the european union will not be helping the situation it will be adding to the to the conflict which is taking place it will be stirring things up so it's actually quite a provocative move because she's not going in as a neutral observer going into a situation where will only create more trouble and that i think is really ill judged at this time the european union should should back off we should recognize that the democratically elected government of the ukraine which is the whole policy of the you towards ukraine has actually been one of prussia previously been saying we'll only import goods from the ukraine up to various quotas which hasn't been helpful for the ukrainian economy so they should be playing fair really not not trying to pressure ukraine economically or politically as he's now trying to do this standoff in kiev is bringing divisions to the surface among ukraine society demonstrations in crimea took to the streets to demand big government as the opposition's protests in the capital political analyst and the v

to do this and son are going in here this morning this very month report what catherine ashton wants is a clear signal from eu member states that they want to agree to be partially easing all sanctions. no lifting or sanctions altogether but at least rolling them back and doing that. the soonest possible. she wants it to begin in january and this certainly seems to be a feeling that the least amongst them and its ministers who've spoken publicly that there is a willingness to do this in fact does sweden going into the meeting said very publicly that i would have no problem at all with saying some of these sanctions roll back as early as january. so even think and know me and mine is no doubt top of the agenda at what about other issues what renovations kelly expect ministers to catch on. because ukraine is going to be a big talking point today we sold last thursday that agreement seem to be on again the cooperation agreement in trade and diplomacy between ukraine and the eu. with the kids and brussels by saying that reached an understanding that on sunday whistle stephen fuller that

hundreds maybe thousands of riot police tried to storm and cool on a limb i dare you say catherine ashton was visiting kenya there was this an insult by the way to the european union i think that this simply do not come that they simply do not understand how important the gabba was the visit of catherine ashton and that by the rabid dog and a lump assistant state secretary united states. cool so i was exactly the site in kyiv and in reaction to all of the european competition reaction of the matter can go to sleep and reduction of the coal well just give us a strong cool that the opp weeny piece of apple metcalfe a democracy that both the democrats battle for future if ukraine does misty eyed called it had a political future i think that knowledge because the movie the greatest test in his life unfortunately she don't use the fitness on them because if you sign up association event that the european union it comes to become as a national hero. now he has a very bad situation with his personal acceptance. inside the company. and if he find out if you understand and find out that peaceful c

it's all up for debate now here on our seat as we're now hearing from catherine ashton the e.u. foreign policy chief telling reporters that which could indeed plan to actually sign this pro e.u. association deal after all have a listen to this. all policy options including sanctions are on the table in our view but obviously that still is being evaluated now in his address of lot of may putin was saying. the russian president saying that in his address the. ultimately that russia does want to be involved with ukraine saying that it is open for dialogue those say that if indeed kiev does want a partnership moscow's willing to talk and will offer economic integration on equal terms meanwhile the united states is expressing extreme disgust with the way off the already using kiev have been dealing with opposition and here's our t's are really going to go with more on that. it's new it's hip it's exciting and it's a revolution and like moths to a flame the bright lights of rebellion are drawing in western politicians political has beans to even homegrown rock stars all keen to breath

catherine ashton going over there as the high representative of the european union will not be helping the situation it will be adding to the to the conflict which is taking place it will be stirring things up so it's actually quite a provocative move because she's not going in as a neutral observer going into a situation where will only create more trouble and that i think is really ill judged at this time the european union should should back off you should recognize that the democratically elected government of the ukraine which is the whole policy of the u. towards ukraine has actually been one of pressure previously it's been saying we'll only import goods from the ukraine up to various quotas which hasn't been helpful for the ukrainian economy so they should be playing fair really and not not trying to pressure ukraine economically or politically as he's now trying to do. and of course will be bringing you more expert opinion and analysis on events in ukraine as well as live updates from the capital throughout the day all the latest developments are also available for you on our

foreign policy representative catherine ashton is set to visit kiev later this week to try and find a political solution to the crisis on the whole movement really has been void fly support from european officials as my colleague arena galicia now reports we were saying is not the only way your neighbor is seeing anti-government anger on the street but for some reason cleaves independence square has captured the minds of not politicians from here and the u.s. you have. seen a veritable parade of members here once more running out was where the opposition leaders they are and sometimes it'll take you to the states to speak for the crowds and yet few seem to have made the past to hear it from both sides from the country's leaders and their supporters. right there from an assistant to a secretary of state we stand with the people of ukraine who see their future in europe and want to bring their country back to economic health and unity to former polish president the supporters of euro integration must remain firm and seize the momentum of the protest this is the only way they can get you

catherine ashton going over there as the high representative of the european union will not be helping the situation it will be adding to the to the conflict which is taking place it will be stirring things up so it's actually quite a provocative move because she's not going in as a neutral observer going into a situation where will only create more trouble and that i think is really in charge at this time the european union should should back off you should recognize that the democratically elected government of the ukraine which is the whole policy of the u. towards ukraine has actually been one of pressure previously it's been saying the lonely import goods from the ukraine up to various quotas which hasn't been helpful for the ukrainian economy so they should be playing fair really and not not trying to pressure ukraine economically or politically as he's now trying to do on this standoff and clearly is bringing divisions to this surface among ukraine society demonstrators in crimea took to the streets to demand the government and the opposition's watch has in the capital political

foreign policy representative catherine ashton is set to visit kiev later this week to try and find a political solution to the crisis on the whole movement really has been void by support from european officials as my colleague arena galicia now reports the only way in is not the only one neighbor seeing anti government anger on its street but for some reason cleaves independence square has captured the minds of not politicians from europe and the u.s. we have. seen a veritable parade of them fairly similar running out was where the opposition leader is leader and sometimes it'll take you to the states to speak for the crowds and yet few seem to have made the pass to hear it from both sides from the country's leaders and their supporters. right there from an assistant secretary of state we stand with the people of ukraine who see their future in europe and want to bring their country back to economic health and unity to former polish president share the supporters of euro integration must remain firm and seize the momentum of the protest this is the only way they can get you know coa

his top diplomat catherine ashton as well as the american assistant secretary of state victoria nuland are in kiev right now they're holding meetings with the opposition leaders to be followed by talks with the president they may be promising to help diffuse the situation but robert oulds from the british group saying time believes they'll simply be piling pressure on ukraine. catherine ashton going over there as the high representative of the european union will not be helping the situation it will be adding to the to the conflict which is taking place it will be stirring things up so it's actually quite a provocative move because she's not going in as a neutral observer going into a situation where will only create more trouble and that i think is really in charge at this time the european union should should back off you should recognize that the democratically elected government of the ukraine which is the whole policy of the you towards ukraine has actually been one of prussia previously it's been saying the lonely import goods from the ukraine up to various quotas which hasn't be

similar claims were made by catherine ashton yesterday. they were met with skepticism by the protesters in kiev. >> i think skepticism is right because we cannot believe what president yanukovych is saying. he says he is in favor of peaceful dialogue. instead, he was using brutal force against peaceful protesters, most of them who were students. journalists, foreign journalists. i don't think we should trust president yanukovych. -- he understands the language of force. the language of force are people who are standing for freedom. --need from the root western from the western community, satellite -- civilized communities, not just words of support but real deeds. mean targeted i sanctions among those in the ukrainian regime who are involved in the violence. i would like to hear the words of president putin. he didn't tell the truth. it is just a lie. economic andd psychological warfare against ukraine when it cleared its intention to sign the agreement with the european union. >> explain the divisions within ukraine. there are those who a

we use foreign policy chief catherine ashton claims prison yanukovich doubt doesn't want to sign up to the eu trade. the obama administration tighten sanctions on foreigners who flout existing sanctions on iran this in a bid to win over hawks in congress syria's rebels. express their disappointment after a us british decision to suspend non lethal needs opposition fighters in the north of syria. it's a tale of three cities into the pro eu protests known as third week the present unocal which his decision to reverse himself and back out of an eu partnership deal in moscow was invited to put an applauding the decision in touting the virtues of a customs union in moscow. yes the iconic independence square. it still looked upon by thousands of protest as he sets up camp some barricades they demanded president take to get a call to step down and the ukraine to sign a free trade pact with syrup instead of strengthening ties with russia these crabs see that teacher with the west rather than with a former city on a protest to speak of that is on for more democracy in russia the president conti

the european union foreign- policy chief, catherine ashton, condemned the, police action and welcomed their retreat. >> i have seen a withdrawal today and i hope that is an indication that the government realizes it cannot win the battle. he was ready to talk to the opposition and made this promise. >> i assure you that the government will exercise the law and will never use force against [indiscernible] >> on the square, they just want the president to resign. they don't speak for all of ukraine, but are determined and are proving to be formidable opponents. >> for more on the in dash the events unfolding in the ukraine, -- >> for more on the events unfolding in the ukraine, events have changed so rapidly in the last 24 hours. where does the balance of power lie e >> i would say right now, the momentum is on the side of the protesters. securityearly told the forces not to use too much force. that means the protesters are still there. there are hundreds of thousands in the street. this is something we have not seen since the revolution in 2004. in that sense, i think the president is

eu foreign forty c chief catherine ashton travel to kiev. i met twice with its again a cold . she condemned the use of force against demonstrates is sated the u s assistant secretary of state the toy a new dental so helpful to the ukrainian president some expressed full support for the pretext is the united states stands with you. in years they search for justice. for human dignity. for security. what economic health. and for the european future that you have chosen and the desert yup the tory new venture the time to visit independence square. coming out street and see to that surrounds demonstrates its doors a policeman. see south africa when nelson mandela's body has been lying in state of victoria's union buildings split the anti apartheid icon was sworn in as the country's best duck president nineteen use it as fast as family man and isn't selected visits is going to get around on its body and the has until the body was taken back to the hospital a couple of hours. in other jobs to our day and on friday. today's events his own correspondents in pretoria to convince people

catherine ashton said she'd discuss the issue on tuesday. >>> a u.s. federal judge has ruled that the nsa's collection of bulk phone records may be unconstitutional. this is the first ruling of its kind. a district court judge ruled that the mass collection of data likely violated the u.s. constitution. richard leon said that he cannot imagine a more indiscriminate and arbitrary invasion and granted an injunction against the two plaintiffs in this case, but he put enforcement on the decision on hold, pending an appeal citing significant national security interests. the plaintiffs went to court after former nsa contract worker edward snowden disclosed the government's massive data collection program. snowden's actions caused domestic and international debates. >>> foreign ministers from the european union are trying to put their russian counterpart at ease. they met with sergey lavrov and said they would not harm relationships with russia in any way. lavrov said the wish of its people should be respected. >> it was our common agreement that everyone sho

catherine ashton said that the violence in the wrong way. after meeting with the ukraine president ashton said the victim unocal which assured her that he would sign an association agreement with the eu. she underlined that the words must be backed by actions in iraq to those he supports the european future of ukraine hundreds of people gathered at freedom square to support ukrainians advocating report on with the eu. we support ukrainian people in the free choice they have the right to be a part of the free world. this is a cop that was the ukrainian people and they have a right to follow such a path. about twenty same couples at the supreme court of australia were there to defend the right to enter into marriage over the court reversed the law because it does not comply with federal law the law allowing gay marriage was passed in australian capital territory on it i was two thousand thirteen and entered into force on december six he was of course region in the country with the re legalize the stories of past linnea and new south wales went

ashton also met protesters after talks with the president. thousands of ukrainians have been rallying against their governments. it seemed rushed and pressured the country to step back from signing an agreement with the eu. the agreement was in peak condition for joining the eu. officials from imran and the international atomic energy agency are trying to agree on something that's decided that for years. how they can spend a rainy new clean facilities. negotiators that meeting and i a headquarters in vienna. it was built on an agreement the beach last month the rains said they would grant access to two nuclear related sites. on sunday to allow the inspectors to visit a hobby wonder plant under construction in the city of the knot. the inspectors the reactor being built and can produce plutonium for nuclear weapons. but the means are still preventing them from visiting a military facility near tehran. some experts believe scientists have used the park and complex for developing new crayons. mimi negotiators will host more talks next month in i

eu foreign policy chief catherine ashton visited the protesters and said president and co coach had told her that he intended to sign the association agreement with the eu. it was his refusal to sign the court that triggered protests. but opposition leaders remain skeptical. gannett co which sat down with them later in the week. he offered an amnesty for detained protesters but said he would not step down. the protesters say they will leave independence winter and cool the team's office the us wednesday also saw a suicide bombing and the afghan capital kabul. the attacker drove up on the vehicle into a german army convoy near the airport authority said no one else was hurt in the incident. the taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. and it became just as germany's defense minister was visiting troops in northern afghanistan. he tore the last remaining german milary base in the country. he was there to discuss continuing the international military operation after next year's official with tall. he called the attack in kabul worrying that said it did not change anything. so where do

ashton said the accord would happen only negative impact on russia russell struggles to put up a united front that this criticism of sunday's tweets by the enlargement commissioner said talks were on hold the desk with a stake in the central african republic. the un swell the current brand says up to a courtship the country's population risks going hungry because a fight scene between christian and missed him and he says. the un warns that the number is likely to keep on rising as the violence is making it difficult to just repeat dates in the capital i e typical stay at the crisis is lessening. i don't love them and we get this situation isn't it that because we have a good feel for things yes the east refugee from the democratic republic of the holidays as she doesn't feel safe enough not that i get the ticket they can ask it to camps for displaced people critics chaos and tactile insecurity for us that because the attic advent the foot of snow. more than five hundred people were killed last week and cranky and then went across the central african republic an estimated ten percent of

ashton has held separate talks with ukraine government as well as the opposition leaders in kiev. the talks are aimed at helping to defuse the political crisis in the country that has seen three weeks of protests ashton of course met with president victory on the cove which with the prolonged three hour discussion on how all the situation could be yours all. she later met with united opposition leaders to get their perspective on the issue. cat. ashton also visited independence square in central kiev where demonstrators had gathered to demand the toppling of chemical which is gov when ella joined on the phone bottle all the media punching go he's director of international center for policy studies. ms intend to go it looks like the clear cut on the mobile strategy for ukraine whether to go east or west is there a middle brow and one of the government's options right now i don't do it well government has to be the possibility to the ulu but it was the hero. on the petition no body uses to do with four or five years to get money home to russia but do we need to get to hear it live u

ashton said the accord would happen no negative impact on russia russell struggles to put up a united front that this criticism of sunday's tweets by the enlargement commissioner said talks were on hold the desk with a stake in the central african republic. the un swell the current brand says up to a courtship the country's population risks going hungry because a fight scene between christian and missed him and he says. the un warns that the number is likely to keep on rising as the violence is making it difficult to just repeat dates in the capital i e typical stay at the crisis is lessening. i don't love them and we get this situation isn't it that because we have a good feel for things yes the east refugee from the democratic republic of the holidays as she doesn't feel safe enough not that i get the ticket they can ask it to camps for displaced people critics chaos and tactile insecurity for us that because the attic as at the foot of snow. more than five hundred people were killed last week and cranky and then went across the central african republic an estimated ten percent of t

meanwhile the eighty's foreign policy chief catherine ashton has reiterated the president on a code which doesn't tend to sign the e.u. association agreement forging closer ties with europe in fact he sent a delegation to brussels to try to negotiate a deal if course initially postpone plans to sign the agreement because he says that in its current form it would have been damaging to the ukrainian economy now whether this is enough to appease the protestors on the opposition movement remains to be seen with some members of the opposition reiterating that their number one key demands remains the resignation of the president who sees polls quote live from kiev paul thank you very much indeed. ukraine has always phrased a divide between west and these to as you can see on this mob where it's literally it's believed in hard the country's west has historically been closer to europe the majority of the population speaks ukrainian weiland these ties with russia have traditionally been stronger and he is the man on his rino going to kotex at the tatt side of the country is demonstrating about. it

ashton is to visit kiev later this week to try and find a political solution to the crisis on the whole movement really has been boy this weekend by support from european officials as my colleague arena ghoulish to reports. the ukraine is not the only one neighbor seeing anti government anger on its street but for some reason cleaves independence square has captured the minds of not politicians from. europe and the west have seen a veritable parade of them here on seymour running out was where the opposition leaders they are and sometimes are taken to the states to speak for the crowds and yet few seem to have made the past to hear it from both sides from the country's leaders and their supporters. right there from an assistant secretary of state we stand with the people of ukraine who see their future in europe and want to bring their country back to economic health and unity to former polish president share the supporters of euro integration must remain firm and seize the momentum of the protest this is the only way they can get you know coach to make concessions and current members o

diplomatic chief catherine ashton who helped talks both with the government and the opposition and even the u.s. hawks senator john mccain who is well known for supporting regime changes he was he had been to key of the so-called orange revolution a decade ago he was active during the arab spring in egypt and libya and he even let his support to the syrian rebels so far there is no evidence that any of them made it to the blacklist of visitors in ukraine and although the ukrainian authorities say the entry ban is temporary it seems to be already working as several people have been turned down at the border. time now for a look at some other news stories in greve riot police in turkey rubber bullets and water cannon on crowds protesting against government corruption and calling for prime minister and a one to resign instead though to one replaced almost all of this cabinet was shuffling ten ministers after three lawmakers quit amid a geisha is of corruption and bribery is the biggest scandal the pm has faced during his eleven year tenure he claims it's an international plot to undermine

ashton a meeting representatives from both sides to try and find with our diplomatic and political solution to the standoff and the opposition movement continue to be boyd by support from overseas but as i now report not only information to find its way onto the streets of kiev is accurate he traveled around the world in an instant he gave hope and support to the protesters ensuring freezing conditions on kiev's independence square he represented unity and solidarity only he was a lie because he was even reach we had on the official twitter page of opposition party fatherland as real news with a common bond the whole world is supporting the korean protesters done created a hoax photo showing the united states and brazil had lit up their most famous monuments in the colors of the ukrainian flag as a show of support to kiev opposition. movement people camping out are made and don't check this information says are spread to instigate people into more action to prevent protestors from running out of steam and to draw more support for a certain political power this is just one piece of false inf

foreign policy chief catherine ashton has reiterated the president on a code which doesn't tend to sign the eight year association agreement forging closer ties with europe in fact he sending a delegation to brussels to try to negotiate a deal he of course initially postponed plans to sign the deal saying that in its current form it was damaging to the ukrainian economy and whether this is going to be enough to appease the protesters behind me with some members of the opposition reiterating that their number one keep them on is still the resignation of the president. and made many voices of support from washington for what they call the ukrainian opposition's fight for democracy through political expert richard becker is not buying into these statements. it's clear that the what the united states government is after is regime change in the ukraine and it has nothing to do alright with what they say they're concerned about that as you know through her rights and democracy you know we saw i still think russia and the occupy movement in dozens if not hundreds of cities carried out in an or

foreign policy representative catherine ashton is set to visit kiev later this week to try and find a political solution to the crisis on the whole movement really has been void by support from european officials as my colleague kareena galicia now reports the only way in is not the only way your neighbor is saying and government anger on the street but for some reason cleaves independence square has captured the minds of not politicians from europe and the u.s. we have seen a veritable parade of them here on similar running out was with the opposition leaders and even sometimes taken in this way to speak for the crowds and yet few seem to have made the pass to hear it from. both sides from the country players and their supporters. right there from an assistant u.s. secretary of state we stand with the people of ukraine who see their future in europe and want to bring their country back to economic health and unity to former polish president here the supporters of euro integration must remain firm and seize the momentum of the protest this is the only way they can get you know coach t

diplomatic chief catherine ashton who helped talks both with the government and the opposition and even the u.s. hawks senator john mccain who is well known for supporting regime changes he was he had been to key of the so-called orange revolution a decade ago he was active during the arab spring in egypt and libya and he even let his support to the syrian rebels so far there is no evidence that any of them made it to the blacklist of visitors in ukraine and although the ukrainian authorities say the entry is temporary it seems to be already working as several people have been turned down at the border in diapers. stories online unhealthy food but not apparently for the employees on the web so interesting story of one mcdonald's has been pushing its workers to choose a salad instead of a. piracy. heavy. legal song to fill the venue. it's just a click away. pleasure to have you with us here today. iraqi capital baghdad has been hit by twin blasts killing as many as thirty seven people injuring scores more explosions targeted an outdoor market in a church as worshipers were leaving a chri

diplomatic chief catherine ashton who helped talks both with the government and the opposition and even the u.s. hawks senator john mccain who is well known for supporting regime changes he was he had been to key of the so-called orange revolution a decade ago he was active during the arab spring in egypt and libya and he even let his support to the syrian rebels so far there's no evidence that any of them made it to the blacklist of visitors in ukraine and although the ukrainian authorities say the entry ban is temporary it seems to be already working as several people have been turned down at the border. cover stories online to bring attention unhealthy food but not for the employees it seems darcey dot com got a story of why mcdonald's now pushing its workers to choose a salad instead of a burger and piracy for good on article called we tell you how an iconic heavy metal band plans dated from a legal song down those to fill their concert venues. the irish banks may have managed to shake off the burden of an e.u. bailout but what price for the man on the street homeless organizations

foreign policy chief catherine ashton was also in town holding talks with both sides leading some to question why there's such a high profile presence of officials from washington and brussels review paean union should should back off you should recognize that the democratically elected government of the ukraine which has. made a decision in should respect that decision but often the e.u. doesn't respect the decisions of democratic nation states we see that when they've been asked to vote again other nations in various before and the same is being happy is happening in the ukraine in an effort to break the deadlock president code which came face to face with opposition leaders concessions were made including an amnesty for all prisoners arrested during the demonstrations he also promised that there's no alternative to closer e.u. integration saying he could be ready to sign the association agreement by march that's if they can agree on more favorable terms for ukraine's already weak economy well tensions have been heightened over the last twenty four hours or so following the arrival

ashton were among the dignitaries attending the service. and in reading seventy thousand people attended conferences his best ever christmas address the key to the justice and peace for the poorest and weakest the chilling with the children and for the elderly for young people and families in poverty stricken and those driven to the actual knack of knowing oh well it crosses all sick all the little piece and intends to launch complex in syria sudan on the central african republic. he condemned the use of child soldiers and human trafficking and drew attention to the plight of refugees fleeing will pull the teeth. then came the traditional blessing many nights he has to be at school be told to the city and the world. bought. they teach it's the time. this and the stupid most of my neck stand on. smooch smooch many faithful pilgrims. i think he's more. we the people that likes to talk to everybody and that's a good thing. i think it is humbling as it effectively so close to water this and that makes it feel like he's one has. in his first mon

us assistant secretary of state for tony noan has met with president janet fitch catherine ashton the eu foreign policy chief also held talks with the ukrainian leader. yanukovich has not ruled out increasing sometimes to the eu into germany's foreign minister the relationship needs to be a pokies of. isn't it about sewing with it and people are demonstrating on independence square steering wheel for you human rights. in the stands these are just some of these demonstrations. it's not to be honest it's one in unison new peace sign. demonstrators are demanding a panel. they want new elections. in addition to strong links to western europe. if you or that and we're definitely going to fight for that everything depends on the people and what they want to show containing it's not i'll go to sleep on it as a means to achieve change. take these storms. holland was already being conducted ahead of the possible election results indicate pitch to his neck and neck with incumbent president and a cosy the opposition succeed in forcing her to stop compete with the countertop would take place. so

foreign policy chief catherine ashton was also in town holding talks with both sides leading some to question why there's such a high profile presence of officials from washington and brussels to the u.p.a. and union should should back off you should recognize that the democratically elected government of the ukraine which has. made a decision in should respect that decision but often the e.u. doesn't respect the decisions of democratic nation states we say that when. asked to vote again other nations in various before and the same is being what is happening in the ukraine you know the effort to break the deadlock president on a coach to face to face we should lead is concessions were made to including an amnesty for all person is arrested during the demonstrations he also promised that there's no will turn to to have to close the e.u. integration saying he could be ready to sign the association agreement by march that is if they can agree on more favorable terms with ukraine's already weak economy we want well tensions have been heightened over the last twenty four hours and also fo

foreign policy representative catherine ashton is set to visit kiev later this week to try and find a political solution to the crisis and the whole movement really has been boid by support from european officials as my colleague arena galicia now reports the only way in is not the only one neighbor seeing on the government's anger on its street but for some reason cleaves independence square has captured the minds of not politicians from europe and the u.s. we have. in a variable rate of member here one summer we're running out what's with the opposition leaders they are in sometimes or they can do this all day to speak for the crowds and get a few seem to have made the pass to hear it from both sides from the country's leaders and their supporters. right there from an assistant to a secretary of state we stand with the people of ukraine who see their future in europe and want to bring their country back to economic health and unity to former polish president share the supporters of euro integration must remain firm and seize the momentum of the protest this is the only way they can

ashton is also a pai in kiev and she says that last night's events mcdonald a lot more difficult. she does like the president of the kuta beach has reassured that he does still want to sign the eu association agreement now this is one of the barricades that was dismantled and removed by the police on tuesday evening as you can see the opposition calls for stuff to find something that not signing of the barricades the rebuilds think they re builds bigger and stronger than they were before us. if you take a look at the game. you can say without being falsified by line all the outside backs filled with snotty because the protesters have spent all day shoveling the snow and unfailing the sound backs to falsify the defense says runs with the opposition calls for more and more people to descend on independence square on the defense is being falsified. it's interesting to see what the author sees response will pay for they simply come and try to dismantle and remove the arcade honestly did on tuesday evening in a peaceful mind a whole which einstein's toxic. reporting their ukraine's pri

foreign policy chief catherine ashton was also in town holding talks with both sides leading some. question why there's such a high profile presence of officials from washington brussels review pin union should should back off you should recognize that the democratically elected government of the ukraine which has. made the decision in should respect that decision but often be you doesn't respect the decisions of democratic nation states we say that when. asked to vote again other nations in various before and the same is being what is happening in the ukraine you know the effort to break the deadlock president on a code which came face to face with opposition leader is just concessions were made to including an amnesty for all person is arrested during the demonstrations he also promised that there's no will turn to have to close the e.u. integration saying he could be ready to sign the association agreement by march that's if they can agree on more favorable terms for ukraine's already weak economy you want well tensions have been heightened over the last twenty four hours or so

eu foreign policy chief catherine ashton was also in town. holding talks with lights on its leading some to question whether such a high profile presence of officials from washington and brussels. the dup in union to keep the call he should recognize that the democratically elected government of ukraine which has made the decision in should respect that decision but often the eu doesn't respect the decisions a democratic nation state to state that win. i've been asked about it again combinations in bed this best friend. the siamese being hot is happening in the ukraine he left to break the deadlock present chemical which came face to face with opposition leaders concessions were made including an amnesty for prisoners arrested during the demonstrations. he also promised that is no alternative to place the eu integration. saying he could be ready to sign the association agreement by march. if they can agree on a more favorable times ukraine's already weak economy. tensions have been waitin for the last twenty four hours outside holding the arr

s foreign policy chief catherine ashton has also been in kiev and she says that last night's events make dialogue a lot more difficult but she does say the president on the coach has reassured her that he does still want to sign the a you association agreement now this is one of the barricades that was dismantled and removed. by the police on tuesday evening as you can see the opposition calls for a show of defiance have been met not only have the barricades been rebuilt they've been rebuilt bigger and stronger than they were before and if you take a look over here you can see there being force of fide by a line of sandbags filled with snow because the protesters have spent all day shoveling the snow and filling the sandbags to fortify the defenses. and with the opposition calls for more and more people to descend on independence square and the defense is being fortified it's interesting to see what the or thirty's response will be will they simply come and try and dismantle and remove the barricade as they did on tuesday evening in a peaceful manner all while they try and change tactic.

although the eu is top diplomat catherine ashton returned to kiev. some potentially good news for eu trade agreement with ukraine the night. finally associates but russia has maintained the pressure on ukraine in his annual state of the nation address of a president that in the putin was fine and soft spoken. go to michigan i hope that all political forces in ukraine can reach a deal in the interest of its people and soulful all the current problems. they seem to be so certain is that russia was of course in ukraine to do anything it didn't want to since ukraine is a crucial economic and strategic partner. moscow is likely to have to go without a fight yes. ok this is some breaking news in this story just before going to err let's bring in our correspondent in kiev marcus ran for more. marcus we're hearing that ukraine's deputy prime minister says that kiev will be signing the trade agreement with the eu quilt show. what should we make of that glad to be very skeptical when it counts that to the ukrainian official it's ensuring they were ready to sig

and fiji's foreign policy chief catherine ashton struck a positive note she was keen to downplay told that if ghana kuta beach which has signed the association agreement that could damage ties with the kremlin. it's signing it would not have to document effect on relationships with russia in any way. and i hope that that message will resonate. that was promised a laugh from fancy hats back to moscow. russian and eu rush a tool to hold a summit in january. ukraine is likely to feature prominently on the agenda. oh brussels correspondent estimate has been following that story for us he gave us these impressions of a tricky days diplomas. yes the m e hughes farm policies. the chief cause ration has been hosting lunch with the russian foreign minister and right at the time when he was not only trying to forge a new trading corporation deal with russia but one is a tussle with russia over who should win with a visit ukraine which is likely going to join the closest relationship with the russians with the european union. i'm nothing was result today on the front but certainly a contraction

diplomatic chief catherine ashton who held talks both with the government and the opposition and another person the u.s. hawks senator john mccain who is well known for supporting the regime chain. as worldwide he is he wasn't he of during the so-called orange revolution a decade ago he was active during the arab spring in egypt and libya and even clutched his supports to the syrian rebels so although so far there is no evidence that any of them made it to the black list of the visitors it's not clear whether there will be any more names springing out the ukrainian authorities say that the entry ban is temporary and it seems to be already working with several people already turned down at the border however it's not clear whether it will stop anyone else from meddling into the ukrainian domestic affairs over certainly be watching closely guarded push covert thanks so much for those details. online for you today on healthy food but not for employees on aren't you dot com we've got the story of why mcdonald's is pushing its workers to choose a salad instead of a burger. piracy for good on

ashton is set to be sixty s later this week to try a doubt find a political solution to the crisis on the home and really has been voiced by support from european officials as my colleague every negative stuff about reports i love the image racing and staff on the streets. but for some reason teens independence square has captured the minds of politicians from him and he was seated there the opposition leaders. to speak for the crowds. and yet oew seem to hav made the pasta cured fm both sides from the country runners and their supporters there was a statistic retrieve states we stand with the people of ukraine to see their future in europe and want to bring their country back to economic health in unity. two former polish president and the supporters of euro integration must remain for and seize the momentum of the protest this is the only way to continue to cook to make concessions. current members of the eurean parliament with the whole day go by the end that will not be completed in may. often it is for the nation expects to win an audience which means every election. what began a

foreign policy representative catherine ashton is set to visit kiev later this week to try and find a political solution to the crisis on the whole movement really has been boyd this weekend life support from european officials as my colleague arena galicia now reports. over the weekend is not the only one neighbor seeing anti government anger on its street but for some reason cleaves independence square has captured the minds of not politicians from here up and the u.s. we have seen a veritable parade of them here on small running out was where the opposition. there is a way and sometimes are taken to the states to speak for the crowds and yet few seem to have made the past to hear it from both sides from the country's leaders and their supporters. right there from an assistant secretary of state we stand with the people of ukraine who see their future in europe and want to bring their country back to economic health and unity to former polish president share the supporters of euro integration must remain firm and seize the momentum of the protest this is the only way they can get yo

s foreign policy chief catherine ashton has also been in kiev and she says that last night's events make dialogue a lot more difficult but she does say the president on the coach has reassured her that he does still want to sign the a you association agreement now this is one of the barricades that was dismantled and removed. by the police on tuesday evening as you can see the opposition calls for a show of defiance have been met not only have the barricades be rebuilt they've been rebuilt bigger and stronger than they were before and if you take a look over here you can see they're being fortified by a lot of sound backs filled with snow because the protesters have spent all day shoveling the snow and filling the sandbags to fortify the defenses. and with the opposition calls for more and more people to descend on independence square and the defenses being fortified it's interesting to see what the or thirty's response will be will they simply come and try and dismantle and remove the barricade as they did on tuesday evening in a peaceful manner or will they try and change tactic. pull