Turnaround decision by Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych to suspend a trade and partnership agreement with the European Union in favor of incentives from Russia ignites a protest movement with occupation of Kyiv's Maidan (Independance) Square and official buildings.
Protesters set up camp in Maidan, erecting tall barricades against police and regime thugs actions. December 2013 and January 2014.
Standoff between anti-government protesters manning barricades and riot police on Hrushevskoho street in Kiev after days of clashes. 28 January 2014.
Anti-government protesters clash with riot police on Hrushevskoho street in Kiev. 22 January 2014.
Protesters feed a fire barricade with tires during clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police on Hrushevskoho street in Kiev. 24 January 2014.
Anti-government protesters stand guard at one of the barricades defending Maidan Square against police and government supporters on December 14, 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine. Thousands of people have been protesting against the government since a decision by Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych to suspend a trade and partnership agreement with the European Union in favor of incentives from Russia was made recently.
A charred police truck caked with ice has become part of the protester's barricade on January 31, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. While Ukrainian parliament holds an emergency session, standoff continues on Hrushevskoho street between anti-government protesters and riot police. A charred police truck covered with ice has become part of the protester's barricade on January 31, 2014 in Kiev, Ukraine. While Ukrainian parliament holds an emergency session, standoff continues on Hrushevskoho street between anti-government protesters and riot police.
Inside the Trade Unions building on Maidan Square, protesters prepare to defend the occupied building while the authorities launched an early morning intervention to evict Maidan Square from anti government protesters. Later, after partially clearing the square, police riot squads withdraw from the regained grounds, on December 11, 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine. Thousands have been protesting against the Ukrainian government after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych decided to suspend a trade and partnership agreement with the European Union in favor of incentives from Russia.
Protesters feed a fire barricade with tires during clashes between antigovernment protesters and riot police on Hrushevskoho street in Kyiv. 24 January 2014.
Anti-government protesters stand guard at one of the barricades defending Maidan Square against police and government supporters on December 9, 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine. Thousands of people have been protesting against the government since a decision by Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych to suspend a trade and partnership agreement with the European Union in favor of incentives from Russia was made recently.
Ukrainians anti government protesters clash with riot police in Kyiv Violent clashes opposed EuroMaidan protesters and riot police on Hrushevskoho street with barricades and police trucks set on fire in Kyiv, 22 January 2014.
Ukrainians anti government protesters clash with riot police in Kyiv Violent clashes opposed EuroMaidan protesters and riot police on Hrushevskoho street with barricades and police trucks set on fire in Kyiv, 22 January 2014.
A squad of riot police blocks a street near the Presidential compound, on December 9, 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine. Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets since Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych announced a decision to suspend a trade and partnership agreement with the European Union and raised concerns that the nation could be poised to enter a customs union with Russia.
Inside the City Hall near Maidan Square, protesters prepare to defend the occupied building while the authorities launched an early morning intervention to evict Maidan Square from anti-government protesters. Cooking oil bottles are disposed around the main stair case to be turned slippery if security forces break in. Later, after partially clearing the square, police riot squads withdraw from the regained ground, on December 11, 2013 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Thousands have been protesting against the Ukrainian government after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych decided to suspend a trade and partnership agreement with the European Union in favor of incentives from Russia.
A protester taunts the riot police with a chainsaw during clashes between anti-government demonstrators and police on Hrushevskoho street in Kiev. 24 January 2014.
