Yanukovych calls in sick amid turmoil

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]