VOICED : Oposicion protesta en Ucrania

Around 200,000 Ukrainians protested in Kiev against President Yanukovych's decision not to sign an EU association agreement. The protests intensified after a meeting between Yanukovych and Russian President Putin, where a strategic partnership was discussed. Ukraine is caught between aligning with the EU or Russia while dealing with a prolonged economic recession and a public deficit that threatens bankruptcy.

What was the main reason for the protest in Kiev?

• Support for the Russian government

• Opposition to the EU association agreement

• Opposition to President Yanukovych's decision

• Support for economic reforms

What was the concern of the opposition regarding the meeting between Yanukovych and Putin?

• A cultural exchange program

• A trade embargo

• A strategic partnership agreement

• A potential military alliance

What economic challenge is Ukraine facing?

• A surplus in public funds

• A booming economy

• A stable financial situation

• A public deficit threatening bankruptcy

What is Ukraine trying to overcome while deciding its international alignment?

• A year of cultural prosperity

• A year of political stability

• A year of economic recession

• A year of economic growth

What are the two potential alliances Ukraine is considering?

• With the European Union or Russia

• With the United States or Canada

• With China or India

• With Japan or South Korea