Surreal Ukraine... Catapults, Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and a wide assortment of homemade weapons. The opposition seems very determined; the government forces overwhelmingly superior – but the opposition isn't fighting conventionally at all. Yesterday came the first signs of political capitulation, when President Viktor Yanukovych offered the position of Prime Minister to one of the opposition's leader, Arseniy Yatsenyuk. Mr. Yatsenyuk has not accepted the offer, and he says protests will continue. It seems clear that the opposition is looking for victory, not compromise.
This blog is reporting from the front lines in Kyev (Kiev), and includes many photos.
I visited Kiev about 15 years ago on a business trip; the company I was working for was considering opening a software development branch there. We ended up deciding against it, mainly because of concern for the political stability. Looks like that was a good call, though it took a long time to get to this state...
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