WASHINGTON DC. Jan 31 (Interfax) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has spoken by phone with political and civil society leaders in the Ukrainian opposition and supported the European aspirations of the Ukrainian people.
"The Secretary underscored the United States unwavering support for the democratic, European aspirations of the Ukrainian people, and commended these opposition leaders for speaking out against violence," Department of State spokesperson Jen Psaki said at a press briefing on Thursday.
"The Secretary also underlined his concerns about reports of human rights violations, such as disappearances and killings, and stressed that the United States is pressing the Government of Ukraine to establish a justice commission to investigate these crimes and bring those responsible to justice," she said.