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February 25, 2014

Ukraine interim president Oleksander Turchynov warns against Crimea separatism

Acting leader eyes 'punishment' over 'threats to territorial integrity' amid protests in Russian-speaking region, as Moscow tries to lower temperature
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Published on February 25, 2014 12:15

February 24, 2014

Ukraine mourners remember the cost of the revolution

Tearful mourners gather to lay flowers and candles at shrines where protesters died amid fears that "old men of the regime" will return to rob them of their victory
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Published on February 24, 2014 13:45

Ukraine: Russia warns that 'armed mutiny' means new government is not legitimate

As an arrest warrant is issued for Viktor Yanukovych, Dmitry Medvedev says his ousting is 'a real threat to Russia's interests'
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Published on February 24, 2014 13:23

Ukraine: Kiev protesters plan 'revolutionary justice' for their overthrown tormentors

Judges and police who jailed or beat Ukraine's protesters are targets of potential retribution in Kiev
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Published on February 24, 2014 12:43

Ukraine revolution: piles of flowers are growing tribute to the dead of Independence Square

In the Kiev square where scores were killed by snipers, tearful mourners are leaving bouquets at the spots where they fell
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Published on February 24, 2014 11:17

February 23, 2014

Yulia Tymoshenko bides her time as acting Ukraine leader is chosen

A suspicion of any politician means that many are wary of the former prime minister returning to power
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Published on February 23, 2014 13:59

February 22, 2014

Ukraine president made fatal mistakes

Viktor Yanukovych made the worst mistake an autocrat can take
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Published on February 22, 2014 13:18

Ukraine president sealed his own downfall

Viktor Yanukovych made all the worst mistakes of a beleaguered leader
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Published on February 22, 2014 13:18

Ukraine uprising: the moment the 'bandits’ became the guardians of a revolution

David Blair watches the very men scorned by Viktor Yanukovych as 'bandits' and Nazis' become the masters of Kiev and guardians of every branch of his government
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Published on February 22, 2014 12:14

Yulia Tymoshenko praises Kiev protesters as revolution forces president from power

Freed Yulia Tymoshenko addresses crowds in Kiev as President Viktor Yanukovych flees in face of popular uprising
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Published on February 22, 2014 11:27

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