Demonstrators in Kiev have clashed with riot police at a huge rally in the city protesting against their government's scrapping of a partnership deal with the EU.
Protesters vow they will stay on the streets until an agreement is signed with Brussels.
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians bearing EU flags and chanting "Down with the gang!" denounced President Viktor Yanukovich's U-turn and decision to opt for closer ties with Russia instead.
It is the biggest street demonstration in Kiev since the Orange Revolution nine years ago.
Opposition leaders called on President Yanukovich to go ahead with the signing of a landmark agreement with the EU planned for a summit in Vilnius on Friday.
Prime Minister Mykola Azarov's government stunned European leaders last Thursday by announcing a suspension of preparations for signing the key pact with the EU.
The draft agreement came after years of negotiations but has been ditched in favour of increased trade and economic links with Russia.
Irish politician Pat Cox was one of two European Parliament envoys who spearheaded the complex negotiations.
Protestors in Kiev demanded the government step down.
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