Ukraine cosies up to Russia

President Viktor Yanukovych has secured a bail-out from Russia, but at what cost?

Ukraine's president Viktor Yanukovych secured a $15bn bail-out from Russia this week, even as protests have continued against his government's decision to abandon talks with the European Union over closer political and economic ties.

Russia showed its backing for the regime in Kiev by agreeing to buy $15bn-worth of government debt, and to gas price cuts estimated to be worth $4bn.

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