Ukraine's Yanukovich postpones Malta trip over domestic turmoil

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has postponed a scheduled visit to Malta next week, the government said. Mr Yanukovich, who was due in Malta next week, uploaded a statement on his presidential website sciting his need "to focus on domestic...

December 6, 2013| Times of Malta |781 min read

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has postponed a scheduled visit to Malta next week, the government said.

Mr Yanukovich, who was due in Malta next week, uploaded a statement on his presidential website sciting his need "to focus on domestic political issues" for the postponement.

Mr Yanukovich, who finished a four-day visit to China today and was reported to be heading for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, faces turmoil in Kiev over his government's suspension of a landmark trade pact with the European Union.

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