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LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday he would visit Ukraine "shortly", warning.
UK's Hague says to visit Ukraine, says it needs fast financial aid
LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - British Foreign Secretary William
Hague said on Monday he would visit Ukraine "shortly", warning
prop up its ailing economy.
Hague will travel to Washington later on Monday to discuss
Ukraine with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and the
International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said the IMF was best
placed to provide financial support and advice to Ukraine.
"Ukraine's financial situation is very serious and without
outside assistance may not be sustainable," Hague told Britain's
parliament.
"Such support could be provided quickly once requested by
the new government. It requires a stable and legitimate
government to be in place and a commitment to the reforms
necessary to produce economic stability. International financial
support cannot be provided without conditions and clarity that
it will be put to proper use."
Ukraine's ousted President Viktor Yanukovich is on the run
after being toppled by bloody street protests in which police
snipers killed opposition demonstrators.
"He has said he will not step down, but it is clear his
authority is no longer widely accepted," said Hague, saying any
new government in Ukraine would need to be set up in a spirit of
reconciliation that united the country.
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