WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden phoned Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich on Thursday and urged him to end violence against protestors in Kiev, warning him that failing to de-escalate the standoff could have "consequences," the White House said.
"The Vice President underscored that only the government of Ukraine can ensure a peaceful end to the crisis and further bloodshed would have consequences for Ukraine's relationship with the United States," the White House said.
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