Police respond with gunfire and tear gas . On Thursday , however , the government decided to suspend talks with the EU . Ukraine 's president , Viktor Yanukovych , is in a tight spot . Russia is pressuring him to not join the EU . The EU wants him to release his bitter political opponent .
Police respond with gunfire and tear gas . Ukraine 's president , Viktor Yanukovych , is in a tight spot . Russia is pressuring him to not join the EU . The EU wants him to release his bitter political opponent .