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Tensions are increasing in Ukraine after the president Viktor Yanukovych fled the . Mr Yanukovych left by helicopter in the middle of the night after of street protests calling for his . Thousands of protestors fought battles in the , Kiev. Scores of people died, many shot by police. The protestors wanted economic and closer with the European Union. The east of the country did not see such of violence. Most people there voted for Yanukovych and lean more towards Russia the EU.

The USA said it no considers Mr Yanukovych to be Ukraine's president. It warned Russia not to get in Ukrainian affairs, saying: "We support Ukraine's territorial integrity and ." Fears are that Ukraine could break in . Pro-Russian are becoming more active, especially in the of Crimea. Armed gunmen in Russian uniforms were guarding Crimea's main airport on Friday. Ukraine's president warned Russia against "military " after Russia sent 150,000 to the Ukrainian border.

 


 
 

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