World leaders condemn deadly violence outside Ukraine's parliament on Aug.31

 "Street violence is unacceptable under any circumstance, but violence against the decisions of an elected parliament is even more so," the German foreign ministry said. "In a democratic society, grievances must be addressed peacefully and lawfully," said deputy U.S. State Department spokesman Mark Toner. "We call for a full investigation into the cause of today's violence. Those responsible should be held accountable." "Today's events are very worrying," said EU foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini, adding that the legislative "process shouldn't be jeopardized by violence."  At the same time Kyiv's Western allies see the reforms as a chance to end the armed conflict in the east that has claimed more than 6,800 lives over the past 16 months.