Ukraine crisis: Russia gives protection to fugitive President Viktor Yanukovych

Though he fled Kiev last week, he 'still considers himself the country's legitimate leader'

Viktor Yanukovych sought protection from Vladimir Putin's Kremlin (AP)

Moscow on Wednesday granted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych protection "on the territory of Russia," shortly after the fugitive leader sought help from the Kremlin, according to an official quoted by Russian news agencies.

AP