Politics

摘要

Mykola Azarov, the prime minister of Ukraine, accused those who are opposed to his government's rejection of closer ties with the European Union of escalating "political tensions". He warned protesters at mass rallies to obey the law, or they would be punished. He survived a no-confidence vote in parliament. President Viktor Yanukovych went to China, apparently to forge closer economic ties. Both he and Mr Azarov continue to face calls to step down.