Ukraine Protests bear hallmarks of a coup - PM Azarov

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The pro-European demonstrations sweeping the country have all the hallmarks of a state coup, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov told Western ambassadors during a meeting on Monday.

"This has all the signs of a coup," Azarov said. "That is very serious. We are patient, but we want our partners not to feel that everything is permitted."

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