Ukraine still stuck in stalemate

A solution to Ukraine’s political turmoil is remaining elusive with thousands of people continuing to gather on Kiev’s Independence Square and besiege key government buildings.

President Viktor Yanukovych was out of the country on an official trip to China and the government showed no signs of yielding. Dozens of charges have been brought against demonstrators, and nine people remain in detention following Sunday’s rally when several hundred thousand protested at Mr Yanukovych’s decision to freeze ties with the European Union and use force against a handful of peaceful demonstrators last month.