During the conversation, was expressed grave concern over the current spike in tension in Ukraine due to the actions by the opposition's radical wing. Vladimir Putin stressed that it is extremely important to cease any bloodshed and take urgent measures to help stabilise the situation in the country and prevent any extremist or terrorist raids.
The Russian President informed Angela Merkel and David Cameron that Russia's Human Rights Ombudsman Vladimir Lukin will fly to Kiev to act as a mediator in negotiations with the opposition.
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Telephone conversation with President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych
February 20, 2014