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“Maidan: Tonight Tomorrow,” Davide Monteleone and Leeor Kaufman’s short film about the unrest in Ukraine

In “Maidan: Tonight Tomorrow,” Davide Monteleone and Leeor Kaufman’s short film about the unrest in Ukraine, a protester tells the camera, not without pride, that most of his friends call him a fascist. “To me, that sounds like ‘patriot,’” he says. “I say, ‘Thank you, that’s a compliment.’” Even after a pro-Western industrialist, Petro Poroshenko, won the recent Presidential election, the influence of fascism in Ukrainian politics remains a subject of debate. To Vladimir Putin, the country is full of fascists—but he has enlarged the definition to include anyone who resists partitioning the country. To the supporters of the protesters, including the prominent Yale historian Timothy Snyder, the fascist influence is overstated. The film takes us to Maidan, when the new Ukrainian government was being forced to reckon with the far right. During the initial protests that forced out the corrupt government of Viktor Yanukovych, the ultra-nationalist group Right Sector played a crucia

UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague's message to the Ukrainian people

UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague's message to the Ukrainian people

Ukraine: A dangerous game. A film by Michael Andersen

Ukraine: A dangerous game . A film by Michael Andersen  (Danish film maker)

Fans celebrity unity of Ukraine after last match of last match of the 2013-14 season . 18/05/2014

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Ukrainian anthem by fans at Dnipro stadium, Karpaty lviv vs Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 18/05/2014. Unity of fans for  Unity of Ukraine. 18.05.2014 18.05.2014 Dnipro Arena Dnepropetrovsk is singing "Voїni Svitla" song after  the match Dnipro Dnepropetrovsk -Metallurg Donetsk.

The Fans of Zenit beat Dynamo player in the match, "Zenit" - "Dynamo"

The Zenit's Fans beat Dynamo player Vladimir Granat in the match, "Zenit" St.Petersburg- "Dinamo" Moskow Fans disrupted the end of one of the most important matches in the Russian championship. They intervened in the course of confrontation Petersburg "Zenith" and Moscow "Dynamo". St. Peterburgs club which is fighting for the championship was losing against the capital's team with a score of 2:4, when fans broke through on the field. Some of them attacked the players. The judge was forced to lead the team in the locker room. He decided not to renew the game.

Most Ukrainians want unified country

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More then three out of four Ukrainians want their country to maintain its current boarders, according to apoll released Thursday 08/05/2014. The opinion is even a majority in eastern Ukraine. Western Ukrain: Remain united-93%, Allow region to secede- 4%, Don't know-2%; Eastern Ukrain: Remain united-70%, Allow region to secede- 18%, Don't know-13%; Crimia Only:  Remain united-12%, Allow region to secede- 54%, Don't know-34%; All Regions:  Remain united-77%, Allow region to secede- 14%, Don't know-9%;

Putin's plane Tupolev Tu-214SR, RA-64515 was circuling above the Sevastopol Krim before landing today 09/05/2014

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Putin's plane Tupolev Tu-214SR, RA-64515 was circuling above the Sevastopol Krim before landing today 09/05/2014

A telephone conversation between O. Barkashov - a leader of the Russian National Unity movement (Moskow) and Dmytro Boisov - one of leaders of the unregistered Orthodox Donbas organization (Dinetsk) 05/05/14

The Security Service of Ukraine has obtained conclusive evidence proving that the Russian Federation is preparing and coordinating activities aimed at holding in the eastern Ukraine of a so-called 'referendum' on creation of the Donetsk People's Republic whose results are known in advance. A telephone conversation between O. Barkashov (phone number +79151328336) - a leader of the Russian National Unity movement (Moskow) and Dmytro Boisov (phone number +380994721504) - one of leaders of the unregistered Orthodox Donbas organization (Dinetsk) 05/05/14 Dima Boitsov: -Petrovich ... in 150 km there are 300 pcs. There is an echelon of military equipment. -The troops are landing ... Donetsk won't stand up... -If we will not get support, if Russia does not bring its troops...we will be fucked up. I am cancelling the referendum set for the 11 th, because it can't be held. -We can't conduct it lawfully as long as these cocksuckers are here. O. Barkashov: -Di

The National Guard of Ukraine receives new BTR-4e

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Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak tested new Ukrainian armored personnel carriers BTR-4e and remained very happy with it. Several of these  BTR-4e  are already in the Kharkiv region. These BTR-4e will be used antiterrorist operation. BTR-4e  can be used as the base vehicle for quick reaction forces and marine corps. Operating ambient temperature range from -40 to +55 ° C. Power - 500 HP Road speed - 110 km / h, afloat - 10 km / h BTR-4 in the Battle neer Slavyansk: KRAZ showed new armor: In a large weapon event was attended 208 foreign companies, 54 official delegations from 28 countries, including the most famous weapons manufacturers. At the booth of PJSC "AutoKrAZ" visitors introduced a new armored car KrAZ-MPV Shrek One Created on the basis of a two-axle all-terrain vehicle KrAZ-5233 HE. This - a joint project of JSC "AutoKrAZ" and the Canadian company Streit, a leader among manufacturers of armored vehi

Do not buy Russian goods.

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"Do not buy Russian goods" or "Boycott Russian" -  civil campaign boycott of Russian goods, which arose as a reaction to the export trade blockade of Ukraine from the Russian Federation. The organizer of campaign is movement  "Otpor".

Is Kurban Berdyev new coach of Dynamo Kiev?

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"Dynamo" Kiev might hav new head coach the Russian specialist Kurban Berdyev . Candidacy of the Turkmen specialist also a Russian citizen , fully satisfies president Igor Surkis Kyivers.  And in early May we will have official presentation of the ex-coach of "Rubin" as head coach of "Dynamo" Kiev. Recall that now the acting head coach of "Dynamo" performs Sergei Rebrov , who played with Berdyev in " Rubin ." A fitness coach Kyivs is Raul Ruiz González Riancho , who previously worked in the Kazan club with Bedyev. Kurban Berdyev ("Rubin") Most closed coach of the Russian Premier League. Speaks quietly and little smiling. "Rubin"  the double champion of Russia and . UEFA Champions League  – 3rd place in the Group stage ( 2009–2010 ), ( 2010–2011 ); UEFA Europa League  – Quarterfinals ( 2012–2013 ) It is well known that Kurban Berdyev was born in Turkmenistan  - and practicing Islam. Islam plays