Ukraine native <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-1078218">Freddy UA</a> has been documenting Ukraine protests since they erupted in Kiev in November 2013. He captured these images of the demonstrations on January 24.
Ukraine through the eyes of a protester —
Ukraine native Freddy UA has been documenting Ukraine protests since they erupted in Kiev in November 2013. He captured these images of the demonstrations on January 24.
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Protests started in reaction to the Ukrainian government's failure to sign a trade agreement with the European Union, which many interpreted as a turn away from Europe and toward Russia instead.
Ukraine through the eyes of a protester —
Protests started in reaction to the Ukrainian government's failure to sign a trade agreement with the European Union, which many interpreted as a turn away from Europe and toward Russia instead.
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Protests continued even after allegations of police brutality and government intimidation.
Ukraine through the eyes of a protester —
Protests continued even after allegations of police brutality and government intimidation.
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Despite the cold, protesters started camping out on the streets of Kiev to keep the protesting momentum going, says Freddie UA.
Ukraine through the eyes of a protester —
Despite the cold, protesters started camping out on the streets of Kiev to keep the protesting momentum going, says Freddie UA.
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Protesters want a civil discourse with the Ukrainian government without the fear of retaliation, he says.
Ukraine through the eyes of a protester —
Protesters want a civil discourse with the Ukrainian government without the fear of retaliation, he says.
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"For protesters, it looks dangerous because on the other side of the barricades there are still a large number of police who are on duty," says Freddie UA of this image.
Ukraine through the eyes of a protester —
"For protesters, it looks dangerous because on the other side of the barricades there are still a large number of police who are on duty," says Freddie UA of this image.
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