Ukraine rattled by anti - government protests since 2014 . These have escalated into violent clashes . Ukraine is split between closer ties with the EU and one more with Russia . The lines have been drawn . First major government change announced , Ukraine wants more .
Ukraine rattled by anti - government protests since 2014 . These have escalated into violent clashes . Ukraine is split between closer ties with the EU and one more with Russia . First major government change announced , Ukraine wants more .