Euro-Maidan

From the apologist of Kiev, Simon Ostrovsky. This has been described as fascists vs nazis

The Revolution Turns Against Itself: Russian Roulette

(Dispatch 68)

Clashes in Kiev have escalated between the Kiev Battalions and activists still occupying the city's Maidan Square. With the Kiev Battalions being comprised largely of former Maidan activists, the clashes are further evidence that the revolution that took place last winter is showing signs of splintering and turning against itself.In this dispatch, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky speaks with both the leader of the Kiev 2 Battalion and Maidan activists on the square.

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“@rachael7newport: Small #clashes in #kiev as #maidan activists struggle to save their barricades #kiev #ukraine pic.twitter.com/mzvDBWqbZp”

 

Black smoke from burning tires has smothered Maidan Square near the protest campsite. The center of Kiev is expected to be cleared of the barricades and tents, which have been on Maidan Square since November. Attempts by communal services to dismantle the barricades earlier provoked clashes between police and protesters

This can be seen live HERE