VOICED : Ucrania: oposicion pide ayuda financiera

The Ukrainian opposition is calling for Western mediation and financial aid amid ongoing protests. These demands were highlighted during a large demonstration in Kiev and discussed in Munich with Western diplomats. Ukraine's financial crisis, exacerbated by its pivot from the EU to Russia, has fueled unrest. Tensions have risen due to reports of abductions and torture of opposition leaders. Protesters demand President Yanukovic's resignation, early elections, and a return to the 2004 Constitution. Yanukovic is set to return to work after a medical leave.

What are the Ukrainian opposition's new requests from Western countries?

• Tourism and cultural exchange

• Mediation and financial aid

• Military support and weapons

• Trade agreements and investments

What event triggered the protests in Ukraine?

• Signing a trade deal with the US

• Joining NATO

• Hosting the Winter Olympics

• Renouncing an EU association agreement

What has increased tensions in Ukraine according to the transcript?

• Cyber attacks

• Economic sanctions

• Kidnappings and torture of opposition leaders

• Natural disasters

What are the protesters demanding from President Yanukovic?

• To resign and hold early elections

• To implement new tax reforms

• To build new infrastructure

• To increase military spending

What constitutional change are the protesters advocating for?

• A return to the 2004 constitution

• A constitution that allows for monarchy

• A new constitution with more presidential power

• A constitution that abolishes the parliament