Riot police in the Ukrainian capitol Kiev moved in on protesters overnight.<br/> <br />It was the most forceful attempt by authorities to reclaim the streets after weeks of mass unrest.<br/> <br />In response, the U.S. State department is considering sanctions against Ukraine and the White House condemned the show of force.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) - WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN, JOSH EARNEST, SAYING:<br/> <br />"The United States was appalled last night by what happened in Kiev. The Ukrainian government's response to peaceful protests over the last two weeks has been completely unacceptable."<br/> <br />Protesters in this former Soviet republic are angry over President Viktor Yanukovich's decision to spurn a trade deal with the European Union, under pressure from Russia.<br/> <br />Yanukovich addressed the nation on Wednesday, calling on the opposition to work towards political compromise.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT, VIKTOR YANUKOVICH, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I'm calling on representatives of all political fo
