The Ukrainian police attempted to clear protesters from Kiev's Independence Square but were forced to retreat due to the arrival of more demonstrators. The protests, ongoing for two weeks, stem from the Ukrainian government's refusal to sign an association agreement with the EU, citing potential economic losses from a conflict with Moscow. The opposition accuses President Yanukovych of secretly planning to join Russia's customs union. Protesters demand his resignation. Prime Minister Mikola Asaro stated that Ukraine needs 20 billion euros to sign the EU agreement. US and EU representatives are in Kiev to mediate.

What was the main reason for the protests in Kiev?

• A sports event

• A natural disaster

• A new tax policy

• The government's refusal to sign an agreement with the EU

What did the police use to attempt to clear the square?

• Rubber bullets

• Water cannons

• Tear gas

• Police vans

What do the protesters accuse President Yanukovych of doing?

• Selling Ukraine to Moscow

• Reducing taxes

• Improving the economy

• Building new infrastructure

What financial aid did the Ukrainian Prime Minister say was needed to sign the EU agreement?

• 20 billion euros

• 30 billion euros

• 10 billion euros

• 5 billion euros

Who arrived in Kiev to mediate the situation?

• Representatives from the US and EU

• UN peacekeepers

• Russian diplomats

• Chinese officials