Ukraine: Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters

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Source: Sky



Thousands of pro-Europe protesters in Ukraine have attempted to storm government buildings in the capital of Kiev, clashing with police who fired tear gas to keep them back.

Some demonstrators tried to break through police ranks with some throwing stones and hitting officers with the signs they were carrying, as police fought back with batons, according to reports.

The demonstration was led by Ukraine's top opposition figures, who are calling for the protests to continue until President Viktor Yanukovych agrees to sign the free trade and political association deal with the EU next Friday.

Ukraine's leaders announced suddenly last week that they were pulling out of the EU agreement, saying the country could not afford to break trade ties with Russia.

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I know this is largely off the radar, but it's probably worth keeping an eye on...

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1. I agree with your sentiment.

There is a tug of war going on with a lot of the old Soviet bloc countries. Some identify with Russia, others want to more closely associaite themselves with Europe. Russia, of course, wants them all in their back pocket.