Strasbourg
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13 April 2014
Reacting to the situation in Ukraine, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland released the following statement:
"I am deeply concerned by reports of violent clashes in Ukraine today. I call on all parties in Ukraine to refrain from violence and to engage in political negotiations about the future of the nation. Ukraine's international partners should support the country to find solutions leading to peace and stability."
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