KIEV: Ukraine's leader called for the opposition to yield some ground ahead of a new mass demonstration on Sunday, after authorities released all protesters arrested in the anti-government unrest.

The United States welcomed the prisoner release as an "important step to de-escalate tensions" after more than two months of political crisis as protesters seek to oust President Viktor Yanukovych.

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