Politics
Embattled Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych made an unorthodox move as protests continue: he took sick leave, blaming a respiratory illness. The President also hinted that he'd be making no more concessions to protesters, saying via his website that "Authorities fulfilled all obligations that they took upon themselves".
Background:
Ukraine President signals end to concessions [WSJ]
Russia defers aid amid unrest [NYT]
Protesters reject Kiev amnesty [The Australian]
