Victor Yanukovych is not the head of a legitimate Ukrainian government acting by consent of the people.
The regime has abandoned democratic norms, brutalized citizens, and attacked civil society.
The Yanukovych regime has jailed political opponents, brutalized peaceful protesters, and attacked journalists.
In response to these provocations, the Ukrainian people courageously and peacefully protested for 2 months, asking for fresh elections and a better future.
The Yanakovich regime responded with a declaration of war on speech, assembly, dissent, and civic groups. Deadly violence erupted
President Obama should urgenly speak out for Ukraine. The US should call for calm. The US should impose targeted sanctions. The US should cal for early elections, and repeal of new 'laws"