Ukraine President returns to work as protests persist

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 11:43

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych returns to work on Monday from four days of sick leave after opposition leaders appealed for Western assistance.

Ukraine opposition rallies after EU, US support pledges

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:31

Ukraine`s opposition holds a new rally today amid concern about military intervention in the country`s worst crisis since independence, after pledges of support from Europe and the United States and fresh accusations from Russia

US, EU slug it out with Russia over Ukraine

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 08:05

The United States traded barbs with Russia on Saturday over Ukraine`s future as key opposition figures met US Secretary of State John Kerry amid concerns that Kiev could call in the military to end anti-government protests.

UKraine amnesty law fails to pacify protesters

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 14:11

Despite President Viktor Yanukovyvh offering concessions, Ukrainian protesters seem far from being placated as the even the latest conciliatory move made by the government in the form of amnesty law fell short of their demands.

Joe Biden urges Ukraine President to find compromise amid crisis

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 04:38

US Vice President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich about the country`s crisis by phone for the second consecutive day.

US urges Ukraine President not to declare state of emergency

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 07:56

US Vice President Joe Biden called Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovich on Monday to urge the government not to declare a state of emergency and work with the opposition to bring a peaceful end to unrest.

New clashes as Ukraine`s President tries to tempt opposition

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:03

Police clashed with protesters in central Kiev on Sunday and the fate of Ukraine`s government was uncertain after embattled President Viktor Yanukovich offered important posts to opposition leaders, including the role of PM.

New clashes as Ukraine`s president tries to tempt opposition

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 03:02

Police clashed with protesters in central Kiev on Sunday and the fate of Ukraine`s government was uncertain after embattled President Viktor Yanukovich offered important posts to opposition leaders, including the role of prime minister.

Ukraine opposition seek more after offer of top government posts

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 14:42

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich offered the opposition several top government posts on Saturday.

Clashes break out despite Ukraine leader`s deal offer

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 03:36

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Saturday offered sweeping concessions for the opposition, including the prime minister`s post, but his opponents vowed to press on with protests until all their demands are met as fresh clashes erupted.

Ukraine President offers opposition top govt posts

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 02:10

Ukrainian opposition leaders held fresh talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Saturday after overnight clashes between radical protesters and police, and an attempt by other activists to occupy the main energy ministry building.

Ukraine President hints at compromise, but PM slams protesters

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 01:30

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich called for an emergency session of parliament to end political crisis and violent unrest, in a sign he might be ready to soften his hardline stance and strike a compromise.