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Live Streaming the 'Coup' in the Ukraine

The opposition protesters have taken over Kiev. On Saturday, President Yanukovych fled Kiev, called the protesters' actions a “coup,” and said he won't resign. As the coup unfolds, VICE News is in Kiev live streaming the events in the streets.

On Friday, Ukrainian opposition leaders and President Viktor Yanukovych agreed to a deal to end the chaos in Kiev, but activists have refused to stop protesting until Yanukovych resigns. In the last three days, according to BBC News, the protesters have essentially taken over Kiev. Yesterday, Yanukovych called the protesters' actions a “coup” and said he refuses to step down. As the coup unfolds, VICE News is live streaming the events in Kiev.