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A future in progress in Ukraine

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A future in progress in Ukraine

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Reuters

101 Views • Feb 24, 2014

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As they mourn the past in Ukraine, they await a new future as world powers weigh-in Monday.

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton is in Kiev meeting with opposition leaders to discuss measures to shore up the ailing economy.

With former President Viktor Yanukovich on the run, it's unclear what shape a future government will take, but there's little doubt about its financial needs.

Britain Foreign Secretary William Hague will head to Washington for talks on Ukraine

(SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY, WILLIAM HAGUE, SAYING:

"Ukraine's financial situation is very serious, and without outside assistance, may not be sustainable."

The Finance Ministry in Ukraine says it needs $35 billion in foreign assistance over the next two years and appealed for urgent aid in the coming weeks.

White House spokesman Jay Carney says the U.S. will offer help.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN JAY CARNEY , SAYING:

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