The Ukrainian parliament voted to oust President Viktor Yanukovych from office and former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was released from custody today. The Office of the White House Press Secretary wants you to know that President Priorities is on top of things. Totally.
In statement, WH welcomes "constructive work" in the Rada (parliament) and the release of former PM Yulia Tymoshenko from prison hospital.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 22, 2014
WH urging "end to violence by all sides" and "peaceful, democratic dialogue working pursuant to Ukraine’s constitution."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 22, 2014
WH reiterates US "long-standing ties with Ukraine" and pledge to support its pursuit of "democracy and economic development."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) February 22, 2014
And what of the violent crackdown on Venezuelan protesters?
Where's the White House, too? RT @hotairblog: WSJ: Where’s the media coverage of Venezuela? http://t.co/U5IcfpNucL
— Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) February 22, 2014
Well, John Kerry is “watching” with “concern.”
@EdMorrissey Kerry speaks… http://t.co/pbZR6al9yY
— jerylbier (@JerylBier) February 22, 2014
“Red Eye” host Greg Gutfeld’s take:
Re: Venezuela and Ukraine. I hope the President is done binge-watching House of Cards!
— GregGutfeld (@greggutfeld) February 22, 2014
@greggutfeld There's more than a little truth to that. https://t.co/t6NLWUuq46
— Razor (@hale_razor) February 22, 2014
Yep.
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