DHAKA: Russia wants ‘stability and order’ in neighbouring Ukraine, where protests have erupted over a decision to spurn a trade pact with the European Union.

Russian prime minister Dmitry Medvedev told a visiting Ukrainian official on Wednesday.

Medvedev told Ukrainian deputy prime minister Yuri Boiko that the situation in Ukraine was an internal matter, but added, ‘It is very important that there be stability and order’, the Interfax news agency reported, says The Straits Times.

BDST: 1710 HRS, DEC 04, 2013