Kiev aflame
Violent confrontations between police and protesters have gripped Ukraine, stoking chaos in the former Soviet republic's capital.
Mass demonstrations began in the country last November, sparked by President Viktor Yanukovich’s decision to ditch a trade deal with the European Union and turn instead towards Russia. Fierce clashes have broken out over the last few days, and at least three people have died.
A protester aims his pneumatic gun towards riot police.
A demonstrator (centre, front) stands next to members of the Interior Ministry during a rally.
A protester sits in a burnt police bus after a rally near government buildings.
Ukrainian riot police take cover behind their shields in front of a burnt-out bus.
Protesters line up during clashes with Ukrainian riot police.
Demonstrators carry stones during a rally.
Protesters carry Molotov cocktails during clashes with police.
A protester hurls a Molotov cocktail towards security forces.
Interior Ministry members take cover behind their shields during clashes.
Demonstrators shelter behind a burnt-out bus.
A protester's clothes burn during clashes with police.
A man carries a Ukrainian flag as he walks past a pile of tyres, set ablaze by demonstrators.
Protesters clash with Ukranian riot police.
Riot police aim their weapons as a woman walks by, holding a wooden cross.
Blood runs down a man's face during clashes between pro-European protesters and riot police.
Opposition leader Vitaly Klitschko (centre) reacts after he was sprayed with a powder fire extinguisher during a rally.
Two riot police officers hold a man during clashes.
Members of the Interior Ministry drag a man along the ground.
A protester, injured during clashes with police, receives treatment.
Police and protesters clash near government administration buildings.
Demonstrators throw missiles towards police.
Protesters stand behind a pile of burning tyres during clashes.
Riot police officers pose for a picture near burnt-out vehicles as smoke rises in the background.
