Policia y manifestantes ucranianos chocan violentamente en Kiev

In Ukraine, authorities issued a deadline for protesters to end clashes with police, threatening to restore order if disturbances continued. At least four people died in the Tuesday confrontations. Opposition lawmakers accused the government of blocking constitutional reforms that would reduce presidential powers, with a session to discuss these changes delayed. Protesters hurled stones at police outside Parliament, who responded with tear gas. The violence dimmed hopes for resolving the three-month political crisis. Opposition parties accused President Yanukóvich's party of obstructing reforms that would empower Parliament, though Yanukóvich remains popular.

What action did the Ukrainian authorities threaten if the protests did not cease by the deadline?

• Negotiate with protesters

• Impose a curfew

• Restore order

• Call for international intervention

What was the main accusation made by opposition lawmakers against the government?

• Increasing taxes

• Colluding with foreign powers

• Blocking a constitutional reform

• Censoring the media

What delayed the session meant to discuss constitutional changes?

• Technical difficulties

• Government obstruction

• Weather conditions

• Protests outside the Parliament

How did the police respond to protesters outside the Parliament?

• With tear gas

• By retreating

• With water cannons

• By arresting leaders

What is the opposition's main criticism of President Yanukóvich's party?

• Reducing social benefits

• Increasing military spending

• Obstructing reforms to empower the Parliament

• Ignoring environmental issues