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Tensions are escalating in Ukraine following last week's ousting of president Viktor Yanukovych. Weeks of street demonstrations led to Mr Yanukovych leaving country by helicopter in middle of night. Thousands of protestors in west Ukraine fought bloody battles in capital, Kiev. Scores of people died in violence, many shot by riot police. protestors were demanding resignation of Mr Yanukovych, economic reforms, and closer ties with European Union. The east of country did not see levels of violence witnessed in capital, largely because most people there voted for Yanukovych and lean more towards Russia than EU.

White House has said it no longer considers Mr Yanukovych to be president of Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry also warned Russia not to intervene in Ukrainian affairs. White House spokesman said: "We strongly support Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty." Fears are increasing that Ukraine could break in two as pro-Russian separatists are becoming more active, especially in autonomous region of Crimea. Armed gunmen wearing Russian military uniforms were reportedly guarding Crimea's main airport on Friday. Ukraine's acting president Oleksander Turchynov warned Russia against "military aggression" after Russia mobilised 150,000 troops near Ukrainian border.

 


 
 

 

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