Nato foreign ministers have condemned the use of 'excessive force' against pro-European protesters in Ukraine after a meeting in Brussels.
US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Ukraine to 'listen to the voices of its people'.
Earlier, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov apologised in parliament for the use of police force against protesters.
Mass protests were sparked by the government's decision not to sign an association deal with the EU last week.
'We urge all sides to conduct themselves peacefully. Violence has no place in a modern European state,' Mr Kerry told reporters.
The ministers said in a statement that they urged 'Ukraine... to fully abide by its international commitments and to uphold the freedom of expression and assembly'.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Ukrainian parliament rejected an attempt to force the resignation of the government.
The opposition tabled the motion of no-confidence, which was defeated, as thousands of demonstrators protested outside the parliament building.
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