Ukrainian protesters form blockade after overnight violence
Anti-government protesters called an uneasy truce in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Saturday after violent overnight clashes with police, but a separate group made an attempt to take over the main energy ministry building.
- Protesters walk past the statue of legendary Ukrainian football coach Valeriy Lobanovskiy covered in ice mixed with ash outside Dynamo Kiev stadium following clashes between pro-EU demonstrators and riot police in Kiev on January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images)
- A woman hits a riot police officers with a cross as he pulls a protester during clashes in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev amid violent clashes where two activists were shot dead, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones and Molotov cocktails at police and the security forces responded with tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets. (Anatoliy Stephanov/AFP/Getty Images)
- A Ukrainian demonstrator walks past burning tyres and trash set on fire during clashes between pro-EU opposition supporters and riot police in central Kiev on January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. (Vasily Maximov/AFP/Getty Images)
- Ukrainian riot policemen stand guard in central Kiev following clashes with pro-EU protesters on January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Volodymyr Shuvaye/AFP/Getty Images)
- Ukrainian protesters walk past a statue of legendary Ukrainian football coach Valeriy Lobanovsky covered in ice mixed with ash following clashes between riot police and pro-EU protesters in central Kiev on January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Volodymyr Shuvaye/AFP/Getty Images)
- Ukrainian protesters wearing gas masks and military-style clothes walk past burnt vehicles covered in ice mixed with ash following clashes between riot police and pro-EU protesters in central Kiev on January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Volodymyr Shuvayev/AFP/Getty Images)
- Ukrainian protesters holding makeshift shields and batons walk past a barricade on Krestschatik Street in central Kiev on January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images)
- Ukrainian protesters stand next to a burning pile of tyres set on fire during clashes between pro-EU demonstrators and riot police in Kiev on January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images)
- Ukrainians shout slogans during a ceremony in the western city of Lviv on January 23, 2014 in memory of protesters killed in clashes with riot police. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Yuriy Dyachyshyn/AFP/Getty Images)
- Ukrainians light candles during a ceremony in the western city of Lviv on January 23, 2014 in memory of protesters killed during clashes between the pro-EU opposition and riot police in Kiev. Ukraine’s opposition agreed to observe an eight-hour truce in clashes with security forces after five days of deadly fighting but threatened to go on the attack if the government failed to agree concessions. Opposition leader and world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko brokered the truce after talks with radical protesters and armoured security forces on the frontline of the clashes, saying the ceasefire should hold while he conducts talks with President Viktor Yanukovych. (Yuriu Dyachyshyn/AFP/Getty Images)
- Pro-European integration protesters gather next to vehicles burnt during clashes with riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich on Thursday called for an emergency session of parliament to end the crisis in the country which has brought thousands of anti-government protesters on to the streets and caused violent clashes with police. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- People walk past vehicles burnt during clashes between pro-European integration protesters and riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich on Thursday called for an emergency session of parliament to end the crisis in the country which has brought thousands of anti-government protesters on to the streets and caused violent clashes with police. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- A pro-European integration protester drinks near burning tyres at the site of clashes with riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukrainian opposition leaders emerged from crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday saying he had failed to give concrete answers to their demands, and told their supporters on the streets to prepare for a police offensive. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- A pro-European integration protester throws stones towards riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukrainian opposition leaders emerged from crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday saying he had failed to give concrete answers to their demands, and told their supporters on the streets to prepare for a police offensive. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- Mannequins lie on the ground, behind a damaged shop window near the site of clashes between anti-government protesters with riot police in Kiev January 25, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in what appeared to be an offer of concessions to the opposition amid violent protests against his rule, pledged on Friday to reshuffle the government next week and to amend sweeping anti-protest laws. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- Anti-government protesters from far-right group “Right Sector” train in Independence Square in central Kiev, January 25, 2014. To Ukraine’s embattled authorities they are terrorists and fanatics. To opposition leaders striving to keep President Viktor Yanukovich and his government under pressure by peaceful means they are a useful weapon but a dangerous liability. Whether either side likes it or not, it is the violent tactics of a determined, far-right group called “Right Sector” that is setting the agenda on the streets of Kiev. (REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili)
- Anti-government protesters take tyres at a barricade at the site of clashes with riot police in Kiev January 25, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in what appeared to be an offer of concessions to the opposition amid violent protests against his rule, pledged on Friday to reshuffle the government next week and to amend sweeping anti-protest laws. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- Smoke rises above Independence Square where anti-government protesters are rallying in central Kiev January 25, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in what appeared to be an offer of concessions to the opposition amid violent protests against his rule, pledged on Friday to reshuffle the government next week and to amend sweeping anti-protest laws. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- An anti-government protester carries a tyre at a barricade at the site of clashes with riot police in Kiev January 25, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in what appeared to be an offer of concessions to the opposition amid violent protests against his rule, pledged on Friday to reshuffle the government next week and to amend sweeping anti-protest laws. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- Anti-government protesters hold flags on the balconies of the regional administration headquarters as they attempt to take over during a rally in the town of Vinnytsia, some 200 km (124 miles) southwest of Kiev January 25, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in what appeared to be an offer of concessions to the opposition amid violent protests against his rule, pledged on Friday to reshuffle the government next week and to amend sweeping anti-protest laws. Thousands stormed regional administration headquarters in Lviv, Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnytsky in western and central Ukraine, as well as parts of the northeast, the Party of the Regions said. (REUTERS/Stringer)
- A pro-European integration protester throws a tyre at the site of clashes with riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukrainian opposition leaders emerged from crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday saying he had failed to give concrete answers to their demands, and told their supporters on the streets to prepare for a police offensive. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- A pro-European integration protester carries tyres for burning at the site of clashes with riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukrainian opposition leaders emerged from crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday saying he had failed to give concrete answers to their demands, and told their supporters on the streets to prepare for a police offensive. (REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko)
- Pro-European integration protesters shoot using a big slingshot towards riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukrainian opposition leaders emerged from crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday saying he had failed to give concrete answers to their demands, and told their supporters on the streets to prepare for a police offensive. (REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili)
- Pro-European integration protesters throw stones towards riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukrainian opposition leaders emerged from crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday saying he had failed to give concrete answers to their demands, and told their supporters on the streets to prepare for a police offensive. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- Opposition leader Vitaly Klitschko (C) talks with pro-European integration protesters at the site of clashes with riot police in Kiev January 23, 2014. Ukrainian opposition leaders emerged from crisis talks with President Viktor Yanukovich on Wednesday saying he had failed to give concrete answers to their demands, and told their supporters on the streets to prepare for a police offensive. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- A priest prays in front of riot police during clashes with anti-government protesters in Kiev January 25, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in what appeared to be an offer of concessions to the opposition amid violent protests against his rule, pledged on Friday to reshuffle the government next week and to amend sweeping anti-protest laws. (REUTERS/Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva)
- An aerial view shows riot police and Interior Ministry members standing in formation as tyres set ablaze by pro-European protesters burn during clashes in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine’s prime minister denounced anti-government protesters as “terrorists” on Wednesday, but in what appeared to be his first real move to end weeks of unrest President Viktor Yanukovich held talks with opposition leaders. (REUTERS/Stringer)
- Riot police officers look out from an armoured vehicle during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine opposition leaders said on Wednesday there had been no concrete results from their talks with President Viktor Yanukovich to end weeks of street unrest and they called on protesters to prepare for a police offensive against them. (REUTERS/Stringer)
- Protesters clash with the police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images)
- A riot police officer’s uniform catches fire during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine’s prime minister denounced anti-government protesters as “terrorists” on Wednesday, but in what appeared to be his first real move to end weeks of unrest President Viktor Yanukovich held talks with opposition leaders. (REUTERS/Stringer)
- A riot police officer points his weapon during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine’s prime minister denounced anti-government protesters as “terrorists” on Wednesday, but in what appeared to be his first real move to end weeks of unrest President Viktor Yanukovich held talks with opposition leaders. (REUTERS/Stringer)
- Riot police and Interior Ministry members stand in formation during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine’s prime minister denounced anti-government protesters as “terrorists” on Wednesday, but in what appeared to be his first real move to end weeks of unrest President Viktor Yanukovich held talks with opposition leaders. (REUTERS/Stringer)
- Riot police and Interior Ministry members stand in formation near an armoured vehicle during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine opposition leaders said on Wednesday there had been no concrete results from their talks with President Viktor Yanukovich to end weeks of street unrest and they called on protesters to prepare for a police offensive against them. (REUTERS/Stringer)
- Riot police and Interior Ministry members gather near burnt vehicles during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine opposition leaders said on Wednesday there had been no concrete results from their talks with President Viktor Yanukovich to end weeks of street unrest and they called on protesters to prepare for a police offensive against them. REUTERS/Stringer
- A protestor throws a stone during clashes with riot police in the centre of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Vasily Maximov/AFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police face protestors during clashes in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Anatoly Stephano/AFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police officers gather as they clash with protestors in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Anatoli Boiko/AFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police officers clash with protestors in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Anatoli Boiko/AFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police face protestors during clashes in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Anatoly Stephanov/AFP/Getty Images)
- A protestor runs during clashes with riot police in the centre of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Vasily Maximov/AFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police officers clash with protestors in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Anatoli Boiko/AFP/Getty Images)
- Protesters clash with police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev amid violent clashes that left five activists dead, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones and Molotov cocktails at police and the security forces responded with tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets.(Oleksander Ratushini/AFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police and Interior Ministry members stand in formation near an armoured vehicle during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine opposition leaders said on Wednesday there had been no concrete results from their talks with President Viktor Yanukovich to end weeks of street unrest and they called on protesters to prepare for a police offensive against them. REUTERS/Stringer
- A police armoured personnel carrier moves aside a burned bus during the clashes in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police stormed today protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Police for the first time started moving an armoured personnel carrier towards the protesters after storming the barricades. (Yevgeny Feldman/AFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police face protestors during clashes in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police today stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Anatoliy Stephanov/AFP/Getty Images)
- A protester uses a sling-shot during clashes with the police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Vasily MakimovAFP/Getty Images)
- Riot police officers hold a man during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine’s prime minister denounced anti-government protesters as “terrorists” on Wednesday, but in what appeared to be his first real move to end weeks of unrest President Viktor Yanukovich held talks with opposition leaders. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- Interior Ministry members take cover behind shields as pro-European protesters erect a barricade during a rally in Kiev January 22, 2014. The European Union condemned the escalating violence in Ukraine on Wednesday and called on the country’s government and opposition to “engage in a genuine dialogue” after three people were killed during protests. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- A woman addresses Ukrainian Interior Ministry members who lined up during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said on Wednesday anti-government protests had brought “terrorists” on to the streets and warned that all “criminal actions” would be punished. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- A woman addresses Ukrainian Interior Ministry members who lined up during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said on Wednesday anti-government protests had brought “terrorists” on to the streets and warned that all “criminal actions” would be punished. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- Pro-European protesters launch a pyrotechnic pistol towards riot police during clashes in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said on Wednesday anti-government protests had brought “terrorists” on to the streets and warned that all “criminal actions” would be punished. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- Pro-European protesters throw stones during clashes with riot police in Kiev January 22, 2014. New clashes broke out on Wednesday between Ukrainian police and protesters demanding the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovich and two demonstrator were reported to have been killed. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- Pro-European protesters gather during clashes with riot police in Kiev January 22, 2014. Two demonstrators were on Wednesday reported killed in new anti-government unrest in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, inflaming protesters who confronted police shouting “Murderers” and “Glory to Ukraine!”. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- A pro-European protester lies on the ground during clashes with riot police in Kiev January 22, 2014. Two demonstrators were on Wednesday reported killed in new anti-government unrest in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, inflaming protesters who confronted police shouting “Murderers” and “Glory to Ukraine!” (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- A woman holds a wodden cross as riot policemen aim their weapons during clashes with pro-European protesters in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukraine’s prime minister denounced anti-government protesters as “terrorists” on Wednesday, but in what appeared to be his first real move to end weeks of unrest President Viktor Yanukovich held talks with opposition leaders. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- Pro-European protesters are seen near burning tyres during clashes with riot policemen in Kiev January 22, 2014. The European Union threatened on Wednesday to take action against Ukraine over its handling of anti-government protests after three people died during violent clashes in Kiev. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- A pro-European protester holds a half burned piece of wood during clashes with riot policemen in Kiev January 22, 2014. The European Union threatened on Wednesday to take action against Ukraine over its handling of anti-government protests after three people died during violent clashes in Kiev. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- Pro-European protesters clash with riot policemen in Kiev January 22, 2014. The European Union threatened on Wednesday to take action against Ukraine over its handling of anti-government protests after three people died during violent clashes in Kiev. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
- Protestors throw stones as they clash with police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. At least two activists were shot dead today as Ukrainian police stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones at police and the security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. (Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images)
- Protestors throw stones as they clash with police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. At least two activists were shot dead today as Ukrainian police stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones at police and the security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images)
- A demonstrator holds up a chain and a riot police shield as protestors clash with police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. At least two activists were shot dead today as Ukrainian police stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones at police and the security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. (Sergei Supunsky/AFP/Getty Images)
- a protestors throws stones as they clash with police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. At least two activists were shot dead today as Ukrainian police stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones at police and the security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. (Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images)
- Protestors clash with police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. At least two activists were shot dead today as Ukrainian police stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones at police and the security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images)
- Protestors throw stones as they clash with police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. At least two activists were shot dead today as Ukrainian police stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev, the first fatalities in two months of anti-government protests. Pitched battles raged in the centre of the Ukrainian capital as protesters hurled stones at police and the security forces responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. (Genya Savilov/AFP/Getty Images)
- A protester holding a gun and a baseball bat gestures during clashes with the police in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images)
- A protesters throws a molotov cocktail at the police during clashes in the center of Kiev on January 22, 2014. Ukrainian police on Wednesday stormed protesters’ barricades in Kiev as violent clashes erupted and activists said that one person had been shot dead by the security forces. Total of two activists shot dead during clashing. The move by police increased tensions to a new peak after two months of protests over President Viktor Yanukovych’s failure to sign a deal for closer ties with the EU. (Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Images)
- Pro-European protesters erect a barricade during a rally in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has agreed to meet the three main opposition leaders on Wednesday for talks on a crisis that has led to violent clashes between protesters and police, said one of the leaders, Arseny Yatsenyuk. (REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)
- Pro-European protesters erect a barricade during a rally in Kiev January 22, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has agreed to meet the three main opposition leaders on Wednesday for talks on a crisis that has led to violent clashes between protesters and police, said one of the leaders, Arseny Yatsenyuk. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)
Anna
Jan 25, 2014 @ 14:30:45
Hello,
Your pictures did not display the REAL situation in Ukraine. You should show killers in the uniform shooting old people, women, journalists and medical workers. You should show sharpshooters on the roofs of buildings. You should show pictures of people who were killed and pictures of killers.