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Showing Original Post only (View all)Pro-Russian Ukrainians attacked by "uniformed vigilantes" in eastern Ukraine. [View all]
Incidents of anti-Russian violence seem to be on the rise in eastern Ukraine, with vigilantes attacking pro-Russian protesters and even Russians who were only traveling across Ukraine on passenger trains. This kind of lawlessness and brutality just plays into the hands of those who seek further violations of Ukrainian territory.
Vigilantes harass pro-Russian ribbon wearers in Ukraine
A group of Ukrainian vigilantes have been hunting out people they accused of being "pro-Russian thugs", according to a video which surfaced on YouTube. The "thugs" were detained, frisked, roughed up and handed over to police. The video was shot in Dnepropetrovsk in eastern Ukraine and shows a group of people wearing paramilitary uniform some of them masked run after and catch several people. Judging from the comments heard, those caught are suspected of trying to stage a pro-Russian picket of a police station.
At least two of the people, whom the hunters brand as titushki, or hired thugs, were caught and frisked. Both had St. George ribbons on them, a common pro-Russian symbol associated with the Soviet Union's contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany. On discovering the ribbons the attackers apparently start to treat those caught more violently. One of them is threatened with a knife while another one gets punched in the face.
It appears the footage was taken and uploaded by the vigilantes themselves. In addition to the activists the video shows what appears to be a television crew covering the hunt, complete with a cameraman, his assistant and a couple of female reporters.
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Last week Russian passengers on a train going from Russia to Moldova through Ukraine were reportedly robbed by members of the local ultra-nationalist Insurgent Army. There were also several high-profile incidents of apparent anarchy taking reign, including a night takeover of a Kiev bank by armed civilians and a raid on a liquor plant. Eastern Ukraine remains divided. Many people there are opposing the new authorities and call for greater autonomy for their regions. Several activists have been taken into custody on orders from Kiev accused of separatism. Street protests in eastern Ukraine turned violent on several occasions over the past week, with at least one case of unidentified attackers shooting at a group of pro-Russian activists and injuring one of them.
To read more, and to see video of the attack, go to: http://rt.com/news/pro-russian-picket-ukraine-397/
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Pro-Russian Ukrainians attacked by "uniformed vigilantes" in eastern Ukraine. [View all]
another_liberal
Mar 2014
OP
I hope that doesn't provide the excuse for Russia to step in and "restore order." - n/t
Jim__
Mar 2014
#1
I'm afraid that an armed conflict with Russia is just what these people want.
another_liberal
Mar 2014
#4
Interesting, so you think Faux is a legitimate news org? RT IS one of the better international news
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#17
Never watched it, did you? Just repeating what you think you are supposed to say.
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#49
The full blown anti gay bias on RT should be enough to turn the stomach of
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2014
#30
RT has talked more about Gay Rights, interviewed Russian Activists, than anything I saw on
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#50
The ultra-nationalists and neo-nazis could be doing the same hoping Russians
snappyturtle
Mar 2014
#76
There is clearly no interest on the part of major Western media to cover this story
another_liberal
Mar 2014
#11
I was asked for other sources, I found what was quickly available and offered them.
another_liberal
Mar 2014
#24
Why do you not believe the poster? I do. Not everyone is familiar with right wing sites although I
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#71
Guardian: Ukraine nationalist attacks on Russia supporters – fact or Kremlin fairyt
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2014
#31
Facts can be so inconvenient when they don't fit with your preconceived notions
newthinking
Mar 2014
#40
Accurate Observation, Sir, About the Incident Described In The News Report Linked To In The Post
The Magistrate
Mar 2014
#46
I prefer to know the facts. Sources can be checked, and sometimes even sources we don't like
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#35
Well, for me it is about the facts and as a grown woman I am able to sort out what is
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#51
No, YOU were so concerned about sources I thought you yourself would be more careful.
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#48
Here, let me explain something to you. I don't care what you or anyone reads or doesn't read.
sabrina 1
Mar 2014
#53
I wrote that nine months ago, you might have noted. A good deal more is known now.
another_liberal
Mar 2014
#75