Ukrainian protesters ready to 'take a bullet in the head'

Violent clashes in Kiev set to escalate if president Yanukovych ignores ultimatum to hold snap election

Ukrainian protesters
(Image credit: 2014 AFP)

UKRAINE'S opposition leaders have told anti-government protesters to "go on the attack" if embattled president Viktor Yanukovych does not call a snap election to end the crisis.

At least three people have died in violent clashes on the streets of Kiev since demonstrations began on Sunday. While there is an "uneasy standoff" between protesters and riot police this morning, it is unlikely to hold.

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