Ukraine is split between pro-European regions in the west and a more Russia-oriented east . Putin says Russia to buy Ukrainian debt , cut price its neighbor pays for its gas . President Yanukovych says Ukraine and Russia will deepen their strategic cooperation . He and Putin meet as a rally in Kiev against closer ties with Russia . Putin angered many in Ukraine by backpedaling on signing an EU accession deal .
Putin says Russia to buy Ukrainian debt , cut price its neighbor pays for its gas . President Yanukovych says Ukraine and Russia will deepen their strategic cooperation . He and Putin meet as a rally in Kiev against closer ties with Russia . Putin angered many in Ukraine by backpedaling on signing an EU accession deal .