A former ally of toppled Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych has been found shot dead in his Kyiv home. A number of officials under the former president have died recently in suspicious circumstances.
Deutsche Welle: Ally of ex-Ukrainian president Yanukovych found dead
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych shake hands after signing documents in the Kremlin on Dec. 17 to seal a deal for a $15 billion bailout from Moscow and cheaper gas.
