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John Kerry

MBS

(9,688 posts) Tue Mar 4, 2014, 11:50 AM Mar 2014

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photo of Kerry in Kiev (and another article)

from
http://www.voanews.com/content/russia-china-agree-on-ukraine-g7-condemns-russian-violation/1862761.html

Excerpt about his visit (article also reports more news on the crisis):

Kerry was met by enthusiastic crowds at Independence Square in Kyiv, where some protesters chanted "thank you" to America's top diplomat. Arriving for his first visit since the overthrow of Russian-backed President Viktor Yanukovych, Kerry described the experience as "moving, distressing and inspiring," according to Reuters.

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photo of Kerry in Kiev (and another article) (Original Post) MBS Mar 2014 OP

looks like he's dressed for D.C. cold, not Kiev cold. grasswire Mar 2014 #1

Probably true. But inspirational... YvonneCa Mar 2014 #2

He's always here, visiting and standing for basic rights! mylye2222 Mar 2014 #3

A vid here also mylye2222 Mar 2014 #4

thanks for this. MBS Mar 2014 #5

grasswire

(50,130 posts)

1. looks like he's dressed for D.C. cold, not Kiev cold.

Reply to MBS (Original post)

Tue Mar 4, 2014, 01:44 PM

Mar 2014

His wool overcoat is what he wears at home. And nothing 'round his neck!

Bundle up, John!

YvonneCa

(10,117 posts)

2. Probably true. But inspirational...

Reply to grasswire (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 4, 2014, 02:02 PM

Mar 2014

...nonetheless. And to see such an American icon and leader...standing with activists for democracy...is quite a sight.

mylye2222

(2,992 posts)

3. He's always here, visiting and standing for basic rights!

Reply to MBS (Original post)

Tue Mar 4, 2014, 03:00 PM

Mar 2014

The guy is an endless inspiration for all of us.

mylye2222

(2,992 posts)

4. A vid here also

Reply to MBS (Original post)

Tue Mar 4, 2014, 03:17 PM

Mar 2014

He had the decency to honor protestors killed.

Edited link. From AFP.

&feature=player_detailpage

MBS

(9,688 posts)

5. thanks for this.

Reply to mylye2222 (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 4, 2014, 03:51 PM

Mar 2014

I couldn't watch this straight from DU, but could watch it easily in youtube.. very warm reception. Good for Sec. Kerry.

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