EU Considers Economic Supports For Troubled Ukraine

The EU looks ready to provide financial assistance to Ukraine after the country moved to appoint a pro-Western interim leader to replace President Viktor Yanukovych.

British Chancellor George Osbourne says the EU should be ready to provide financial aid through organisations like the IMF, amid fears that Ukraine's economy is facing default.

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Meanwhile EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will fly to Kiev today for a two-day visit to discuss how to stabilise its economy.

Almost 90 people are now known to have been killed the recent clashes.