Is Ukraine becoming a dictatorship?

Violence intensifies in Ukraine
Ukrainian riot policemen detain a bleeding protester following clashes between security forces and pro-EU demonstrators in central Kiev on January 22, 2014. Five activists were killed and 300 wounded in the Ukrainian capital Kiev in a day of intense clashes with security forces, the medical centre of the protest movement said.

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Story highlights

  • Clashes escalate between protesters and police after controversial new laws adopted
  • Lutsevych: Action could seriously undermine chances for free and fair presidential elections
  • Protests against President Viktor Yanukovych's policy U-turn away from EU integration
  • Lutsevych: "What can be seen in Ukraine is an attempt to create dictatorial rule, preserve power of Yanukovych"
Ukraine opposition: We're ready to attack
Ukraine opposition: We're ready to attack

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Ukraine opposition: We're ready to attack 03:24
Ukraine protests turn deadly
Ukraine protests turn deadly

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Ukraine protests turn deadly 02:57
Ukrainians rally against new law
Ukrainians rally against new law

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    Ukrainians rally against new law

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Ukrainians rally against new law 01:41
Beaten journalist: I have lots of enemies
Beaten journalist: I have lots of enemies

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    Beaten journalist: I have lots of enemies

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Beaten journalist: I have lots of enemies 02:51