The Russian prime minister is calling for “stability and order” amid the pro-West demonstrations.
Ukraine
Ukrainian Boxing Champ Becomes Key Kiev Protest Leader
In the days following Kiev demonstrations, Vitali Klitschko has emerged as the leader of government opposition
Kiev’s Pro-West Protests Paralyze Ukraine
Mass protests in the Ukrainian capital — the largest since the 2005 Orange Revolution — have paralyzed the country, with protesters calling on Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych to not jettison his nation’s move towards …
Ukraine’s Protesters Are Inspired by European Ideals, However Illusory
To many Ukrainians, integration with Europe isn’t just about E.U. money but a commitment to E.U. standards of governance and social justice
Ukraine Government Survives No-Confidence Vote
But it’s unclear if that’s all the protesters want
Putin Blames Ukrainian Protests on ‘Militants’ and ‘Outsiders’
It’s not the first time Putin has blamed Ukrainian unrest on foreigners besides himself
Ukraine Protesters Take Over City Hall, Demand President’s Resignation
Round-table parliamentary talks scheduled for Monday
Tear Gas, Flash Grenades Unleashed on Ukrainian Demonstrators
More than 300,000 gathered at Kiev’s Independence Square
Ukraine Protests Swell After Failure to Sign EU Trade Accord
Riot police use stun guns and batons as demonstrations intensify
Ukraine Resists Last-Minute E.U. Push on Trade Deal
Ukrainian leader resists the EU’s eleventh-hour attempts to persuade him to sign a trade deal that would have been a major step towards integration
Ukraine Turmoil Pits Russia-Friendly President Against Pro-Western Protesters
Mass protests in Kiev continue, calling on Ukraine’s President to sign a pact with the European Union. But he seems to be in Russia’s camp
Putin Wins Again as Ukraine Snubs E.U., Keeps Opposition Leader in Prison
Ukraine’s decision to rebuff E.U. pressure and keep opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko behind bars firmly puts the East European nation in Russia’s camp