This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26268620

The article has changed 17 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 9 Version 10
Ukraine: Seventeen protesters killed as EU talks begin Ukraine: Seventeen protesters killed as EU talks begin
(about 1 hour later)
At least 17 protesters have been killed in renewed clashes with police in central Kiev after a truce agreed on Wednesday broke down, eyewitnesses say.At least 17 protesters have been killed in renewed clashes with police in central Kiev after a truce agreed on Wednesday broke down, eyewitnesses say.
Witnesses reported live rounds, petrol bombs and water cannon at the main protest site, Independence Square.Witnesses reported live rounds, petrol bombs and water cannon at the main protest site, Independence Square.
A meeting between EU foreign ministers and President Viktor Yanukovych is now under way, officials say, contradicting earlier reports that the ministers had flown out without seeing him.A meeting between EU foreign ministers and President Viktor Yanukovych is now under way, officials say, contradicting earlier reports that the ministers had flown out without seeing him.
The EU will discuss sanctions later.The EU will discuss sanctions later.
Eyewitnesses quoted by international news agencies say they have counted at least 17, and as many as 21 bodies.Eyewitnesses quoted by international news agencies say they have counted at least 17, and as many as 21 bodies.
The BBC's Kevin Bishop, in Kiev, saw five dead bodies in the reception area of the Hotel Ukraine, which all foreign media in the city are using as a base.The BBC's Kevin Bishop, in Kiev, saw five dead bodies in the reception area of the Hotel Ukraine, which all foreign media in the city are using as a base.
Several dozen protesters are using the lobby as a triage centre for wounded, and a priest arrived a short time ago, our correspondent says. Several dozen protesters were using the lobby as a triage centre for the wounded, and a priest arrived, our correspondent says.
Protesters - some of them armed - have been asking hotel guests for blankets to use as bandages. Protesters - some of them armed - asked hotel guests for blankets to use as bandages.
Earlier, two armoured vehicles were seen in the street leading towards Independence Square, also known as the Maidan, the centre of the protests in Kiev. A statement on the presidential website blames the opposition for starting the violence, saying the "calls for a truce and dialogue were nothing but a way of playing for time to mobilise and arm militants from Maidan [Independence Square]".
A statement on the presidential website blames the opposition for starting the violence, saying the "calls for a truce and dialogue were nothing but a way for playing for time to mobilise and arm militants from Maidan".
The foreign ministers of Germany, Poland and France are meeting Mr Yanukovych.The foreign ministers of Germany, Poland and France are meeting Mr Yanukovych.
The talks were moved from their original location, for security reasons, officials said, and were at first reported cancelled.The talks were moved from their original location, for security reasons, officials said, and were at first reported cancelled.
A full meeting of EU foreign ministers and EU foreign police envoy Catherine Ashton will take place later on Thursday. A full meeting of EU foreign ministers and the EU foreign policy envoy Catherine Ashton will take place later on Thursday.
Sanctions on Ukraine are likely to be discussed, including a possible ban on sales of equipment that can be used for internal repression.Sanctions on Ukraine are likely to be discussed, including a possible ban on sales of equipment that can be used for internal repression.
Separately, the head of the Kiev city administration resigned from Mr Yanukovych's Party of the Regions.
Thursday has been declared a day of mourning for the dead.Thursday has been declared a day of mourning for the dead.
Most of the victims died during clashes on Tuesday - the bloodiest day since the unrest erupted in late November.
In other developments:In other developments:
Visa bansVisa bans
The EU has so far refrained from imposing sanctions on Ukraine, preferring to stress dialogue and compromise.The EU has so far refrained from imposing sanctions on Ukraine, preferring to stress dialogue and compromise.
For its part, the US state department announced visa bans on 20 members of the Ukrainian government but did not provide any names.For its part, the US state department announced visa bans on 20 members of the Ukrainian government but did not provide any names.
The media wing of the opposition Udar party, led by former boxer Vitaly Klitschko, said the next round of negotiations with President Yanukovych would resume later on Thursday.The media wing of the opposition Udar party, led by former boxer Vitaly Klitschko, said the next round of negotiations with President Yanukovych would resume later on Thursday.
It is not yet clear whether these talks will go ahead.It is not yet clear whether these talks will go ahead.
The far-right Right Sector protest movement said it had not signed up to the truce and there was "nothing to negotiate".The far-right Right Sector protest movement said it had not signed up to the truce and there was "nothing to negotiate".
The protests first erupted in November when President Yanukovych rejected a landmark association and trade deal with the EU in favour of closer ties with Russia.The protests first erupted in November when President Yanukovych rejected a landmark association and trade deal with the EU in favour of closer ties with Russia.
Since then, the protests spread across Ukraine, with the main demand of snap presidential and parliamentary elections.Since then, the protests spread across Ukraine, with the main demand of snap presidential and parliamentary elections.
Are you in Ukraine? Have you seen or taken part in any of the protests? Email your stories to haveyoursay@bbc.co.ukwith the subject heading 'Ukraine'.Are you in Ukraine? Have you seen or taken part in any of the protests? Email your stories to haveyoursay@bbc.co.ukwith the subject heading 'Ukraine'.
Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.Send your pictures and videos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 61124 (UK) or +44 7624 800 100 (International). If you have a large file you can upload here.
Read the terms and conditionsRead the terms and conditions