Preparations are under way in Kyiv ahead of planned mass protests on Sunday. <br /><br />The Ukranian opposition plan a large rally in the city against President Viktor Yanukovich’s decision to scrap a trade deal with the EU and steer the country closer to Russia. <br /><br />US Senators John McCain and Chris Murphy are expected to attend. The United States has condemned the harsh measures against demonstrators during weeks of protests.<br /><br />Government supporters are also expected to gather in support of the president on Sunday.<br /><br />On Friday, Yanukovich met the opposition for round table talks – the first time since the mass demonstrations began in Kyiv. <br /><br />Demands for the resignation of the government have been dismissed.<br /><br />Sunday’s protesters will gather at Independence Square and while Yanukovich supporters will come together at nearby European Square making for a tense situation in the Ukranian capital.
