Russia says West still pressing Ukraine to choose Europe

MOSCOW, Dec 18: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West today of putting pressure on Ukraine to choose closer ties with Europe even though Kiev has accepted an offer of financial assistance from Moscow.
Russia is “surprised by attempts to put overt pressure on the Ukrainian government, which continue despite the decisions made in Moscow yesterday,” Lavrov said in remarks to Russia’s upper house of parliament. (AGENCIES)