Twenty-five people are dead in Kiev, Ukraine after a new wave clashes between protesters and police gripped the city starting on Tuesday. As the bloodshed continues, the European Union called an extraordinary meeting to discuss possible sanctions, including travel bans and asset freeze, against Ukrainian leaders.
The unrest started nearly three months ago after President Viktor Yanukovych rejected an agreement with European Union in favor of a deal with Russia. Protesters are calling for Yanukovych's resignation. Kiev had been relatively quiet for the past few weeks until yesterday, when the uprisings bubbled up once again and turned deadly.
Below are the latest photos from the ground.
Anti-government protesters walk amid debris and flames near the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on Feb. 19, 2014.
Anti-government protesters put on gas masks near the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on Feb. 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.
A view out from inside the Trade Unions Building, which has served as the de facto headquarters for the anti-government protest movement, as the building burns on Feb. 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Protesters stand guard on the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, as the Trade Unions Building, which has served as the de facto headquarters for the protest movement, burns on Feb. 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.
An injured anti-government protester awaits treatment at the Mikhailovsky Monastery, which has been converted into a makeshift hospital, on Feb. 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square, known as Maidan, on Feb.19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Anti-government protesters walk amid debris and flames near the perimeter of Independence Square on Feb. 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Anti-government protesters guard the perimeter of Independence Square on Wednesday.
Anti-government protesters sleep on the floor inside the Mikhailovsky Monastery, which has been converted into a makeshift hospital, on Feb. 19, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Anti-government protesters protected themselves with shields during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the country's current unrest, Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.
An anti-government protester, center, prepares to throw a Molotov cocktail during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square on Tuesday night.
Anti-government protesters relax at the barricades during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square on Feb. 19, 2014.
Protesters dig for stones during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square on Feb. 19, 2014. The deadly clashes in Ukraine’s capital have drawn sharp reactions from Washington, generated talk of possible European Union sanctions and led to a Kremlin statement blaming Europe and the West.
Protesters protected themselves with shields during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square on Wednesday.
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square on the evening of Feb. 18, 2014.
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square on Tuesday night.
An anti-government protester, right, prepares to throw a Molotov cocktail during clashes with riot police in Kiev on Feb. 18, 2014.