Protesters in Kiev and Ukraine's president Viktor Yanukovych agreed to a deal that was meant to end the nation's bloody protests leaving nearly 50 dead and over 200 injured. The protests escalated this week as Yanukovych sent the police to descend upon the protesters' tent cities in Kiev. After striking a deal, Yanukovych left Kiev yesterday and fled to eastern Ukraine to Kharkiv, said a senior US state department official. Kharkiv is Ukraine's second largest city. After Yanukovych left, the protesters had control of Kiev, including Yanukovych's presidential residences. Now, even parliament members are calling for Yanukovych's resignation and a new government.
In fact, the Ukrainian parliament has voted unanimously to remove Yanukovych from office. They have set an election date of May 25. It is unclear what Yanukovych will do or if the decision by the parliament is binding.
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