Moscow denies being behind the protests and seizures of buildings by pro-Russia militants
The US Secretary of State has warned of further sanctions on Russia if it does not de-escalate tensions in Ukraine.
In a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, John Kerry expressed "deep concern over the lack of positive Russian steps".
Russia blames Kiev's leaders for the collapse of last week's Geneva accord.
Ukraine's acting president earlier ordered the relaunch of military operations against pro-Russian militants in the east of the country.
It came as President Oleksandr Turchynov said two men - including local politician Vladimir Rybak - had been found dead after being "brutally tortured".
"The terrorists who effectively took the whole Donetsk region hostage have now gone too far," he said.
Politician Vladimir Rybak disappeared after being filmed trying to access a building seized by pro-Russian activists, as Daniel Sandford reports
The US and the West accuse Russia of using undercover military to back separatists in eastern Ukraine, where public buildings are occupied in at least nine cities and towns. Russia denies involvement.
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