Protesters demanding for a change in government are pushing forward to have access to the headquarters of the ruling party.
The Police have in the process of curtailing the protesters used rubber bullets and tear gas to stop the thousands of protesters.
BBC Reports:
Violent clashes have erupted between protesters and police in central Kiev, with Ukrainian opposition sources saying at least three people have died.
Police used rubber bullets and stun grenades to stop thousands of protesters marching on parliament, where politicians had been due to debate constitutional changes. Crowds also forced their way into the headquarters of the governing party
The changes are aimed at curbing President Viktor Yanukovych's powers.The opposition had repeatedly warned that failure to act would further inflame mass anti-government protests - and these have reignited after a period of relative calm.
Ukraine's unrest began in November, when Mr Yanukovych backed away from an association and free trade deal with the European Union, and instead agreed to a large loan from Russia.
Russia's foreign ministry said the latest violence was a "direct result of connivance by Western politicians and European structures that have shut their eyes... on the aggressive actions of radical forces", reported Reuters news agency.
Moscow wants Ukraine to join the Russia-led customs union, which also has Belarus and Kazakhstan as members. The EU and Russia have accused each other of interfering in Ukraine's affairs.
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