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Use of force in Ukraine can call into question Brussels-Kiev dialogue

Lithuania's Foreign Minister: Ukrainian authorities should do their best to prevent using force against protesters

VILNIUS, December 09. /ITAR-TASS/. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius said he did not rule out that if force was used against protesters in Ukraine, the European Union could freeze a dialogue with Kiev.

“The Ukrainian authorities should do their best to prevent using force against protesters. On the contrary, it will be difficult to hold a normal dialogue with Ukraine,” Linkevicius said.

The European Union does not intend to interfere into the country’s affairs, the minister said, adding “We urge the authorities to listen to the people’s voice.