Senior American official urges restraint , dialogue between parties in Moscow . President Putin accepts resignation of Prime Minister and Parliament . Speaking at a news conference after the summit , Van Rompuy urged restraint and said those responsible for violence in Ukraine must be held accountable . `` The present stalemate must be rapidly overcome , '' he said , as he called for genuine dialogue between the government and opposition . Cabinet debates legislation that might give amnesty to arrested protesters . Lawmakers vote by an overwhelming majority to repeal sweeping anti-protest laws .
Senior American official urges restraint , dialogue between parties in Moscow . President Putin accepts resignation of Prime Minister and Parliament . Cabinet debates legislation that might give amnesty to arrested protesters . Lawmakers vote by an overwhelming majority to repeal sweeping anti-protest laws .