These comments came as Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych signed into law Friday a bill that would grant amnesty to scores of political prisoners now detained . EU 's Ashton calls treatment of tortured activist `` unacceptable '' U.S. is `` appalled by obvious signs of torture , '' spokesman says . President signs an amnesty bill for detained protesters into law , but opposition is unmoved . Comment:
EU 's Ashton calls treatment of tortured activist `` unacceptable '' U.S. is `` appalled by obvious signs of torture , '' spokesman says . President signs an amnesty bill for detained protesters into law , but opposition is unmoved . Comment: