Ukraine on brink as turmoil hits currency

Ukraine is on the brink of economic disaster as its currency plunges to a four-year low amid political turmoil and a tug-of-war between Russia and the European Union.

Ukraine Default Swaps Jump to Four-Year High as Russia Backs Off

The cost of insuring Ukrainian government bonds increased to the highest level in four years as Russia cast doubt on imminent assistance for its neighbor.

Ukraine Opposition Seeks to Keep Pressure on Yanukovych

Ukrainian opposition leaders urged a continuation of the biggest protests since the 2004 Orange Revolution to force President Viktor Yanukovych to reverse a decision to snub the European Union in favor of Russia.