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Russia slashes gas price, buys bonds to help Ukraine

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 22:41

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday announced a plan to buy USD 15 billion of Ukrainian bonds and slash Kiev`s bill for Russian gas imports, in a boost for embattled President Viktor Yanukovych as he faces monster protests over a rejected EU pact.

Ukraine leader visits Putin amid pro-EU rallies

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 11:48

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych will leave behind huge anti-government rallies on Tuesday to hold a meeting with Russia`s Vladimir Putin that protesters fear will lead to a pro-Moscow deal ruining their EU integration dreams.