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Ukrainian MPs are at loggerheads over the government's shock decision to suspend negotiations on a... euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe for your daily dose of international news, curated and explained:http://eurone.ws/10ZCK4a Euronews is available in 13 other languages: http://eurone.ws/17moBCU http://www.euronews.com/1970/01/01/ Ukrainian MPs are at loggerheads over the government's shock decision to suspend negotiations on a long-planned trade pact with the European Union. A day after the U-turn was announced, Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov addressed parliament on the reasons behind the move. Azarov insisted that the EU deal could not compensate for the country being shut out of a customs union with Russia, saying: "This decision was based purely on economic reasons. It's a tactical decision. It is not going to change our strategic goal." The ruling Party of Regions stresses that the threat that Russia could pose to Ukraine's economy cannot be risked. Presidential advisor Mykhailo Chechetov told euronews: "If Russia seriously starts to defend its economic interests, our industry would turn into a cemetery." Opposition MPs, however, are outraged and believe the ruling Party of Regions led by President Viktor Yanukovich has deceived the country. Arseniy Yatseniuk, leader of the Batkivshchyna Party, told euronews: "This Ukrainian Cabinet has betrayed us. However, according to the Constitution, the one who personally organised it - President Yanukovich - can stop any government decision. Also, according to the Constitution, he must sign the treaty." Ukrainians have been shocked by the government's dramatic volte-face on Europe. Find us on: Youtube http://bit.ly/zr3upY Facebook   / euronews.fans   Twitter   / euronews