Right now, the opposition looks significantly more resolved than the government.

I have to admit I thought this situation was too far gone to avoid an all-out bloodbath and, eventually, actual civil war. My faith in the chances for peace in general is much strengthened. Some really good work was done by the EU diplomats, protest leaders and government negotiators. Three cheers for all of them!

I argue against overthrowing democratically elected governments through violence, and I will continue to do so. But why would that suggest I don't genuinely rejoice in the prospect of a peaceful conclusion to the uprising in Kiev? Almost anything is better than seeing the situation continue to deteriorate in the manner it was during the last few days.

sarcasm. Go figure some people not happy with a peaceful resolution.

It's hard to believe in much of anything, or accept anything at face value.

I'd say this agreement has only added fuel to the fire. Only divine intervention will stop the situation from deteriorating at this point.

Who knows what people like the the ultra-conservative, "Right Sector" radicals may do?

of neo-nazis in Eastern Europe. I hope history is not repeating.

It's good they finally decided to do this in the manner their Constitution requires. That is something, Yanukovich at least gets to defend his actions:

http://rt.com/news/president-impeachment-bill-parliament-174/

Upon a more careful reading of the article, it is clear this is not a bill of impeachment against Yanukovich personally, but a change in the law for impeaching any President of Ukraine including Yanukovich, if that is attempted. The present law's requirements are apparently almost unsatisfiable.

We have heard this nice-nice talk before and we fell for it. Now, not so much. Throughout the centuries Ukraine has made deals with devils before, only to be betrayed. Our years of being oppressed has left us beholden to our captors and digging out will be a long and arduous task.

I ask for prayers for my family, friends, and all Ukrainians. We just want to live like and be treated like humans.

What is happening in Kiev has also trashed any confidence investors had in Ukraine. The Hrievna is collapsing and there are lines at the banks as people are panicking. Ukraine's credit rating was just dropped and the scheduled bond sale had to be scrapped.

All of Ukraine is going to continue to suffer.

and with their currency, which is pegged to the US$, reducing in value as it has done for some weeks now , the servicing costs of current debt will rise to match.

Their credit rating was dropped to CCC by S&P yesterday - read as "likely to default" / unable to service current debt. http://www.businessinsider.com/standard-and-poors-on-ukraine-2014-2

Of the $15 billion offered by Russia for bond purchases only the first $3 billion was paid - the second traunch of $2 billion had already been was put on hold and that was reconfirmed yesterday.

The protests have centred around their constitution and the EU trade agreement with no apparent mention of resultant economic issues.