Ukraine oppo signs political deal amid heavy doubts

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has agreed to hold a presidential election before the end of the year, as part of a deal to end the crisis. He said he had also agreed to a national unity government, and to make constitutional changes reducing the power of the president. The compromise came after hours of talks with the opposition leaders.

Background:

Ukrainian President Yanukovych agrees early election [BBC]

Will Ukraine break apart? [New Yorker]

Ukraine president announces early poll, reduced powers [Reuters]

Opinion: Ukraine is now in a potentially revolutionary situation [The Guardian]