Ukrainian protesters vow to fight till victory

Ukrainian protesters vow to fight till victory

With the support of Kiev's residents, protesters continued on Monday (February 10) their occupation of the city's Independence Square - or Maidan.br br The protests started as a spontaneous pro-EU movement after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich favoured closer economic ties to Russia rather than sign a free trade pact with the European Union in November last year. Three months later, they have become a show of anti-government feelings.br br Protesters interviewed recently on the barricades and at the protester's camp in Maidan said they rejected foreign interference - be it from the European Union, the United States or Russia.br br What they want is a change of government and ultimately the departure of Yanukovich from power.br br The political situation is deadlocked, with the opposition pressing for constitutional changes that would re-balance powers - now heavily weighted towards the presidency - between the president, government and parliament.


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