KIEV, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian riot police early on Wednesday poured into Kiev's Independence Square, confronting opposition leaders and protesters demonstrating against a government decision to rebuild trade ties with Russia rather than move closer to the European Union.
Reuters: Police clash with protesters on Independence Square
High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy for the European Union Catherine Ashton (R) and one of the leaders of the Ukrainian opposition Arseniy Yatsenyuk (L) visit a protesters camp on the Independence Square in Kiev on December 10, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ SERGEI SUPINSKY
