There is some talk that Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych opened the door to early elections in meetings with foreign ministers several European countries but it’s come from dubious sources. More formally, a spokesman from the Polish foreign ministry, cited by Reuters, announced that ministers will stay in Kiev until Friday and face a night of ‘tough negotiations.’

There is an ebb and flow of the euro alongside news about Ukraine. The story is moving to the front pages so expect scrutiny and EUR-volatility to increase.

Ukraine before and after

Independence Square in Kiev in 2009 and now

There are more great pictures at The Atlantic.