[annalex]

It is also, for good or bad, an assertion of Ukraine's sovereignty, as it firmly denies its former joint-at-the-hip status with Russia. That, in fact, will be the lasting outcome, as the EU is not likely to accept Ukraine any time soon, -- too large.

We now have seen two vectors, Russia heading into Asia, Ukraine into Europe.

I have a few more collections for your enjoyment. Sorry, no translation from me, but if one or two intrigue you, ask.

Long reports at the links, many photos, some videos:

Link 1: Toward the bottom, scenes inside the occupied City Administration. Observe self-appointed militia on guard against looters.
Link 2: confrontation with police, demonstrators trying to break to the Presidential palace. Some citizens try to stop violent provocations.
Link 3: Diverse confrontation scenes around the city. The giant green cone was supposed to be a Christmas tree, used as pretext to disperse the demonstrants; they, however, came right back.

[annalex]

It was noted, that the “police” facing the bulldozer were in fact young Army recruits. The cops were hiding way back.

[annalex]

Useful links at 38, 51.

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[GeronL]

swinging a chain around like that, lucky if you don’t get shot

[cornelis]

Thanks for the ping!