Ukrainian ex-leader vows fightback

Ukraine's ex-President Yanukovych has made his first public appearance since being ousted, telling a news conference in Russia he would fight for his country. Mr Yanukovych said he was "not overthrown", but was compelled to leave Ukraine after threats to his life. He said the current parliament was "illegitimate", and described those who drove him from power as "young neo-fascist thugs" representing only a minority of Ukrainians. Mr Yanukovych was ousted on Saturday, after a sustained campaign by protesters ended in a bloody crackdown. Tensions have risen since he stepped down, especially in the Crimea region. On Friday, Ukraine accused Russia of carrying out an "armed invasion" there, by sending naval forces to occupy Sevastopol airport, according to BBC.