Protesters and riot police clash during a rally in Kiev
Ukrainian
President Viktor Yanukovych has defended his move to put on hold a
historic deal with the EU, amid continuing mass protest rallies.
He said he was forced by economic necessity and the desire to protect those "most vulnerable".The EU has accused Russia of exerting heavy economic pressure on Ukraine.
Clashes between protesters and police continued on Monday. Meanwhile, jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko announced an indefinite hunger strike.
'No alternative' Mr Yanukovych was speaking publicly for the first time since the announcement on Thursday that his government was halting preparations to sign the association and free trade agreements with the EU.
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