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Kremlin Wades Into Ukrainian Turmoil

As President Moves to Soothe Protesters and Premier Resigns, Russia Says Regime, Policy Shifts Could Affect Aid Deal

KIEV, Ukraine—Ukraine's president tried to placate demonstrators on Tuesday by accepting his prime minister's resignation and repealing new antidissent laws, but the heat remained on him as Moscow signaled it could review a massive bailout deal.

Moscow approved a $15 billion bailout last year when President Viktor Yanukovych agreed to drop a planned deal with the European Union that Russia bitterly opposed. But the Kremlin has viewed his weakening political position with growing alarm, and is watching to see if Kiev strays...