The White House has said it is "outraged" by images of Ukrainian security forces "firing automatic weapons on their own people".
A statement released earlier today said: "We urge President Yanukovych to immediately withdraw his security forces from downton Kiev and respect the right of peaceful protest".
It continued: "We urge protesters to express themselves peacefully".
The White House said it urged "the Ukrainian military not to get involved in a conflict that can and should be resolved by political means" saying: "the use of force will not resolve the crisis - clear steps must be taken to stop the violence and initiate meaningful dialogue that reduces tension and addresses the grievances of the Ukrainian people".
According to Sky News, who said it had received information off 'doctors working with activists', 70 protesters have been killed after police 'fired live rounds near Independence Square'.
The Interior Ministry says protesters have taken 67 police officers prisoner.
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