For centuries Ukraine has existed between the axis of east and west. In 1991 Ukraine declares its independence from the Soviet Union. In 2004 pro-Russian candidate Viktor Yanukovitch wins the presidential vote; the election was found to be rigged. As a result, the people took to the streets in a peaceful protest called the Orange Revolution … In 2010 Yanukovitch returns. Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom, 2015
Ukraine is part of Europe! … ‘to demand our politicians sign the agreement with the European Union.’ ibid. protest
‘The troops beat everyone with iron sticks.’ ibid. protester
‘From that came the march of the millions.’ ibid. priest
‘The whole country said this must stop.’ ibid. soldier
‘The police threw stun grenades.’ ibid. protester
‘The night of December 11th showed how important the spirit of unity is.’ ibid.
‘The catalyst was the laws passed on January 16th.’ ibid.
‘They [soldiers] completely destroyed the medical station.’ ibid.
A common danger unites even the bitterest enemies. Aristotle