Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovich is set to return to work on Monday after a period of sick leave, a statement on the presidential website said. Thousands of anti-government protesters have gathered in central Kiev to demand his resignation.
Thousands of anti-government protesters have gathered in Independence Square in central Kiev to demand the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych.
Mr Yanukovych is set to return to work on Monday following a period of sick leave, a statement on the presidential website said.
Since November, there have been widespread opposition protests in the country after Mr Yanukovych's controversial decision to form closer economic ties with Russia instead of signing a trade deal with the European Union.
Ukraine has experienced difficult days before but few have been so complex or so pivotal.
The Ukrainian government says it is is ready to use all tools available to restore order if violence and unrest continues.
These are difficult days for Ukraine, a country edging toward its second revolution in a decade.