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Ukraine Prepares for Further Clashes

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Kiev was bracing itself for further violence after overnight clashes left at least 25 people dead, according to the Ukraine government. Despite calls for the violence to stop James Marson says it is difficult to see either the government or protesters

A shaky truce in Ukraine was unable to last the night and Kiev remains in chaos. CNN’s Phil Black reports. More from CNN at https://www.cnn.com/ To license video from CNN/HLN go to CNNImagesource.com or e-mail: cnn.imagesource@turner.com

CNNi talks to Russian Amb. to the U.N., Vitaly Churkin, about the Ukraine crisis. More from CNN at https://www.cnn.com/ To license video from CNN/HLN go to CNNImagesource.com or e-mail: cnn.imagesource@turner.com

A Ukrainian skier has withdrawn from the Olympics in response to the deaths of anti-government protesters in her country. The IOC and Ukrainian Olympic Committee urge Ukrainian athletes to stay and express remorse in other ways. (Feb. 20)