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The United States is in close contact with European allies to try to end the violence in Ukraine, Secretary of State John Kerry said Friday.

“We will stand with the people of Ukraine,” Kerry vowed at the World Economic Forum meeting in the Swiss town of Davos.

“We’re working with our partners to press the government of Ukraine to forego violence, address the concerns of peaceful protesters, foster dialogue, and promote the freedom of assembly and expression.”

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