'Putin's presents' split opinion in Ukraine
No uprising against Yanukovych?
Government supporters from eastern and southern Ukraine are pleased with the contracts. "I'm glad we'll be closer to Russia," Andrij, a train driver from Donetsk, told DW.
Andrij is one of thousands of people who have come to Kyiv's government quarter for pro-Yanukovych demonstrations. Andrij and his fellow demonstrators are also not put off by the fact that Yanukovych has said he wants to foster ties with Europe.
After receiving help from Moscow, Yanukovych has little to fear at home. The general strike called by the opposition didn't materialize.
"As long as the president can keep things calm in the east and the south, he is safe," an EU diplomat said.
On the Maidan, a few thousand people are out protesting against Yanukovych and calling for the "victory of revolution." Meanwhile, all around them, millions of people in Kyiv go about their daily business.
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