2014 Hrushevsky Street protests

Protests in Kyiv, 2014 Euromaidan Timeline of the Euromaidan October 2020 2014 Hrushevsky Street protests Euromaidan and Revolution of Dignity Dynamivska str barricades on fire. Euromaidan Protests. Events of Jan 19, 2014-9.jpg Hrushevsky street protests in January 2014 19–22 January 2014 (protests)21 February 2014 http://obozrevatel.com/politics/51780-klichko-v-1300-pojdet-na-peregovoryi-s-vlastyu.htm ru:Кличко договорился с "Беркутом" о временном перемирии https://web.archive.org/web/20140220234651/http://obozrevatel.com/politics/51780-klichko-v-1300-pojdet-na-peregovoryi-s-vlastyu.htm 20 February 2014 ru livehttp://www.aysor.am/ru/news/2014/01/31/ukrain-police-medics/ Human Rights Watch призвала оказать давление на власти Украины Aysor ru 2 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140327205256/http://www.aysor.am/ru/news/2014/01/31/ukrain-police-medics/ 27 March 2014 2 February 2014 24 January 2014 http://www.aif.ua/society/social/1090184 ru:На Грушевского к кордону силовиков прошли матери задержанных активистов Argumenty i Fakty 3 February 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140203133318/http://www.aif.ua/society/social/1090184 ru23 January – 17 February 2014 (standoff)18–23 February 2014 (escalation) (1 month) Hrushevsky Street, Kyiv, Ukraine 50.450417 N 30.529586 E type:landmark_region:UA *Anti-protest laws Lack of direction from Euromaidan leaders Police brutality Arrest or kidnapping of activists Protesters dispersed, escalation into the Revolution of Dignity *Repeal of anti-protest laws Ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych Protesting, riot, civil disobedience *9 of the 12 16 January laws repealed Resignation of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov Escalation into the Revolution of Dignity *Euromaidan protesters Right Sectoruk:"Правий сектор" підтверджує свою участь у подіях на Грушевського Right Sector confirms its participation in events at Hrushevsky uk 23 January 2014 http://www.radiosvoboda.org/content/article/25235105.html Radio Svoboda live 1 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201122434/http://www.radiosvoboda.org/content/article/25235105.html Afghan war veteranshttp://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/no-rise-in-kyiv-protests-on-tuesday-336241.html No rise in Kyiv protests on Tuesday Kyiv Post 4 February 2014 4 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140204194908/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/no-rise-in-kyiv-protests-on-tuesday-336241.html 4 February 2014 live *Ministry of Internal Affairs Berkut riot police Interior Troops of Ukraine Titushkyhttp://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-ralles-in-ukraine-jan-20-updates-335302.html EuroMaidan ralles in Ukraine (20 Jan updates) Kyiv Post 21 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140121113445/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-ralles-in-ukraine-jan-20-updates-335302.html 21 January 2014 live Andriy Parubiy (MP, Euromaidan commandant)http://censor.net.ua/photo_news/266991/komendant_mayidana_andreyi_parubiyi_ranen_oskolkami_granaty_fotoreportaj Commandant of Euromaidan Andriy Parubiy was wounded by grenade fragments Censer 19 January 2014 21 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140221192839/http://censor.net.ua/photo_news/266991/komendant_mayidana_andreyi_parubiyi_ranen_oskolkami_granaty_fotoreportajVitali Klitschko (MP)Oleh Tyahnybok (MP)Arseniy Yatsenyuk (MP)http://24tv.ua/home/showSingleNews.do?yatsenyuk_podoshel_k_barrikadam_na_ulitse_grushevskogo__batkivshhina&objectId=401810&lang=ru Яценюк подошел к баррикадам на улице Грушевского, - "Батькивщина" Телеканал новостей 24 10 May 2014 23 October 2014 Vitaliy Zakharchenko (Minister of Internal Affairs) 10,000 protesters200+ rioters 500–1,000+ police1 armored personnel carrierhttp://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010670/ On Hrushevskoho was brought BTR Ukrayinska Pravda 22 January 2014 4 deaths1,177+ injured21 missinghttp://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010827/ 21 затриманого на Грушевського замість міліції вивезли невідомо куди і побили 21 detained in police Hrushevskoho instead taken to nowhere and beat Ukrayinska Pravda Ukraine 22 January 2014 uk 23 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140123064434/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010827/70 arrestedМВС України MVS UA 1 February 2014 http://mvs.gov.ua/mvs/control/ma,in/uk/publish/article/964350 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201232950/http://mvs.gov.ua/mvs/control/ma%2Cin/uk/publish/article/964350 live42 injured journalists 163 police injuredhttp://vv.gov.ua/news.php?nid=4087&lang=ua&mid=1 uk:Внутрішні війська МВС України Vv.gov.ua 3 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140203011713/http://vv.gov.ua/news.php?nid=4087&lang=ua&mid=1 uk57 Internal Troops servicemen injuredhttp://vv.gov.ua/news.php?nid=4089&lang=ua&mid=1 uk:Від дій протестувальників постраждали 57 військовослужбовців внутрішніх військ Internal Troops of Ukraine 21 January 2014 21 January 2014 uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140203010730/http://vv.gov.ua/news.php?nid=4089&lang=ua&mid=1 3 February 2014 dead In response to anti-protest laws in Ukraine (announced on 16 January 2014http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186207.html Ukrainian opposition calls January 16 events in parliament 'Black Thursday' Interfax-Ukraine 16 January 2014 19 January 2014 live 18 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140118141810/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186207.html and enacted on 21 January 2014), a standoff between protesters and police began on 19 January 2014 that was precipitated by a series of riots in central Kyiv on Hrushevsky Street, outside Dynamo Stadium and adjacent to the ongoing Euromaidan protests. During a Euromaidan rally which gathered up to 200,000 protesters, participants marched on the Verkhovna Rada and were met by police cordons. Following a tense stand-off, violence started as police confronted protesters. Protesters erected barricades to prevent the movement of government forces. Four protesters were confirmed dead in clashes with police, three of them shot. On 28 January 2014, 9 of the 12 anti-protest laws were repealed and Prime Minister Mykola Azarov tendered his resignation and a bill offering amnesty to arrested and charged protesters was issued.http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/28/world/europe/ukraine-protests/ Ukraine government resigns, parliament scraps anti-protest laws amid crisis CNN 28 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140128234921/http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/28/world/europe/ukraine-protests/ 28 January 2014 livehttps://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/world/europe/ukraine-prime-minister-resign.html Ukrainian Prime Minister Resigns as Parliament Repeals Restrictive Laws The New York Times 28 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140129171016/http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/29/world/europe/ukraine-prime-minister-resign.html?_r=0 29 January 2014 live On 14 February 2014, groups responsible for organizing the standoff agreed to partially unblock the street to restore traffic, but maintain the barricades and ongoing protests. Following the amnesty of protesters on 16 February 2014, police and protesters both retreated while allowing a corridor for traffic. This lasted until 18 February 2014, when thousands marched on parliament once again, reestablishing Hrushevsky Street and related streets in a new standoff with police. By 19 February 2014, all barricades had been cleared from the streets and the protesters pushed back, though violent clashes elsewhere in Kyiv continued to grow in intensity, resulting in the Revolution of Dignity. Timeline of the events 19 January thumbnail|left|200,000 protesters gathering in Kyiv as a reaction to anti protest laws in Ukraine thumb|left|200,000 people took to the streets against the anti-protest laws on 19 January 2014 in Kyiv thumbnail|left|Entrance to the Dynamo Stadium near Hrushevskoho Street on fire on 19 January 2014 On 19 January, a Sunday mass protest, the ninth in a row, took place gathering up to 200,000 in central Kyiv to protest the new anti-protest laws, dubbed the "Dictatorship laws".EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (Jan. 19 live updates) http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-19-live-updates-335218.html Kyiv Post 19 January 2014 19 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140119200703/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-19-live-updates-335218.html 19 January 2014http://www.nst.com.my/latest/200-000-mass-in-ukraine-in-defiance-of-protest-curbs-1.466059 200,000 mass in Ukraine in defiance of protest curbs New Straits Times 19 January 2014 19 January 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140119221436/http://www.nst.com.my/latest/200-000-mass-in-ukraine-in-defiance-of-protest-curbs-1.466059 19 January 2014 The rally was attended by opposition leaders, but was also the first public appearance of Tetiana Chornovol since her alleged attack by the authorities.EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (Jan. 19 live updates) http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-19-coverage-335241.html Kyiv Post 19 January 2014 19 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120124242/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-19-coverage-335241.html 20 January 2014 live Many protesters ignored the face concealment ban by wearing party masks, while others wore hard hats and gas masks. AutoMaidan leader Dmytro Bulatov demanded a single oppositional candidate be named, and the crowd also chanted against leaders to comply with this action. Batkivshchyna leaders Arseniy Yatsenyuk and Oleksandr Turchynov declared that a new, alternative parliament would be created. thumbnail|A Pro - EU activist walks near burning barricades and police vehicles on 19 January Euromaidan activists appealed to the military for its "solemn allegiance to the Ukrainian people" rather than the "criminal regime", and for members of the military and police to not carry out "criminal orders", most notably in the use of force against civilians; they promised those who would be fired for refusing orders of violence would be reinstated once a new government for Ukraine was installed. Former Ukrainian Navy chief, Rear Admiral Ihor Tenyukh, who was removed by President Yanukovych in 2010, warned of the dangers posed by the "coup d'état planned by the current authorities" and called for members of the armed forces to defy "illegal" orders from those in power. "Tomorrow the regime will enslave you too. Therefore we are calling on you to fulfil your military oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people and not to the authorities who have gone off the rails," he was quoted as saying. thumbnail|Protesters throwing Molotov cocktails at a police barricade in Central Kyiv Clashes began as thousands descended upon parliament via Hrushevsky Street, and were met by police cordons, and a blockade of military cars, mini-vans and buses.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25798320 Ukraine crisis: Clashes after thousands defy protest ban BBC News 19 January 2014 19 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140119053902/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25798320 19 January 2014 Police warned protestors via loudspeaker, saying, "Dear citizens, your actions are illegal and are against the state." They also warned that advancing within three meters of police would be considered a threat to police officers' rights and would prompt a response. Tensions developed, and the sides exchanged projectiles as protesters attacked the police barricade armed with sticks, pipes, helmets, and gas masks. They were met with stun and smoke grenades.https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv-protests-clashes/25235004.html Clashes Erupt at Kyiv Rally Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 19 January 2014 19 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140119200904/http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-kyiv-protests-clashes/25235004.html 19 January 2014 livehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/01/19/ukraine-protests/4647267/ Ukraine protests turn into fiery street battles USA Today 19 January 2014 19 January 2014 thumb|left|Interior troops holding protective position under Molotov Cocktail rain, Dynamivska str. Euromaidan Protests. Events of 19 January 2014. Opposition leader Vitali Klitschko attempted to bring calm to the fervor butThe same day he had told Hromadske.TV "We've got two scenarios. The first is not to go to negotiations [with the authorities], the scenario with the use of force could turn to be unpredictable, and I don't rule out a civil war... And in this case we'll use every opportunity to avoid bloodshed".http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186525.html#at_pco=smlwn-1.0&at_tot=1&at_ab=per-11&at_pos=0 We must do everything to prevent civil war – Klitschko Interfax-Ukraine 19 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201210744/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186525.html#at_pco=smlwn-1.0&at_tot=1&at_ab=per-11&at_pos=0 1 February 2014 dead 21 January 2014 nb was sprayed with a fire extinguisher by a protester from the crowd, and shouted down as a traitor. Live TV pictures showed protesters attempting to overturn a bus used by police, which was later set on fire after petrol bombs were thrown. At least three buses were overtaken by demonstrators. Water cannons used to douse the flames were also directed at protesters; an illegal use of force due to freezing temperatures. Later, rubber bullets were used against protesters as more police vehicles were set ablaze.https://twitter.com/j_parus/status/425001592811560961 Twitter / j_parus: @KyivPost reporter confirms Twitter 19 January 2014 23 January 2014October 2020 Up to 10,000 protestors remained near the Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium by 10 p.m. as clashes continued with smoke filling the air from the burning vehicles. The entire line of police buses used in the blockade was set on fire, https://twitter.com/ChristopherJM/status/425008550851526656 Twitter / ChristopherJM: All police buses on front lines Twitter 19 January 2014 23 January 2014 and as midnight approached, nearly everything in the square by the Dynamo Stadium was burning.Seddon Max Protest Against "Dictatorship" In Ukraine Turns Violent https://www.buzzfeed.com/maxseddon/protest-against-dictatorship-in-ukraine-turns-violent Buzzfeed 19 January 2014 19 January 2014 Commenting on the situation, opposition MP Lesya Orobets stated, "War has finally started, laws don't apply anymore." Reports from Lviv indicated that demonstrators in Lviv, Kalush, and Ivano-Frankivsk blocked military units from deploying to Kyiv;Twitter 19 January 2014 https://twitter.com/SpilnoTVEnglish/status/425041049996644353 Twitter / SpilnoTVEnglish: In #Lviv, #Euromaidan protesters 23 January 2014October 2020http://vikna.if.ua/news/category/kl/2014/01/20/16061/view uk:Калушани заблокували виїзд військової частини на Київ 21 January 2014 21 January 2014 3 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203052935/http://vikna.if.ua/news/category/kl/2014/01/20/16061/view live uk with a similar situation occurring in Rivne, blocking Berkut troops.https://twitter.com/SpilnoTVEnglish/status/425048019981959168 Twitter / SpilnoTVEnglish: In #Rivne, #Ukraine, reports Twitter 19 January 2014 23 January 2014October 2020 Lviv troops later thanked protesters for blocking their deployment.http://www.unian.net/politics/874533-lvovskie-siloviki-blagodarnyi-jitelyam-goroda-za-blokadu.html ru:Львовские силовики благодарны жителям города за блокаду ru UNIAN 21 January 2014 21 January 2014 3 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203101333/http://www.unian.net/politics/874533-lvovskie-siloviki-blagodarnyi-jitelyam-goroda-za-blokadu.html liveJanuary 2014 Automaidan activists by 3 a.m. blocked all roads exiting Yanukovych's Mezhyhyria mansion. In the early morning, protesters in central Kyiv continued supplying molotov cocktails and advanced on police cordons while fortifying barricades to their rear as police continuously used water cannons, fired rubber bullets, and jammed cell phone signals. thumb|right|Demonstrators creating petrol bombs By the evening, Vitali Klitschko had arranged a night-time meeting with President Viktor Yanukovych at his presidential mansion Mezhyhirya in an attempt to argue for snap elections to defuse the situation from escalating into further violence. The meeting ended with Yanukovych promising to resolve the crisis with a 'special commission' that included representatives of the administration (including the president), Cabinet of Ministers, and political opposition.Twitter 19 January 2014 https://twitter.com/MaximEristavi/status/425000695436431360 Twitter / MaximEristavi: "Yanukovych have promised to 23 January 2014 Arseniy Yatseniuk took to the Euromaidan stage at about 9:30 p.m. to say that he had received a telephone call from the president telling him the administration wanted to start negotiations to end the political crisis. On Monday, 20 January, the commission was announced by Party of Regions MP Hanna Herman, but that it would convene without the President and be led by National Security and Defense Council secretary Andriy Klyuyev.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/authorities-to-form-a-group-to-resolve-situation-in-ukraine-335259.html Authorities to form a group to resolve situation in Ukraine Interfax-Ukraine Kyiv Post 20 January 2014 20 January 2014 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120105506/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/authorities-to-form-a-group-to-resolve-situation-in-ukraine-335259.html livehttp://www.channel4.com/news/ukraine-protest-street-clashes-ban-video Ukraine clashes: Yanukovych to meet opposition for talks Channel 4 20 January 2014 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125180136/http://www.channel4.com/news/ukraine-protest-street-clashes-ban-video 25 January 2014 livehttp://www.dw.de/yanukovych-pledges-working-group-to-meet-with-opposition-after-violent-protests/a-17373022 Yanukovych pledges working group to meet with opposition after violent protests Deutsche Welle 17 January 2014 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120225755/http://www.dw.de/yanukovych-pledges-working-group-to-meet-with-opposition-after-violent-protests/a-17373022 20 January 2014 deadRepresentatives from both sides named to the working group included Oleksandr Turchynov, Yuriy Lutsenko, Ruslan Koshulynskyi, Olena Lukash, Andriy Portnov, and Vitaliy Kovalchuk.http://www.segodnya.ua/politics/pnews/oppoziciya-opredelila-peregovorshchikov-s-klyuevym-489847.html ru:Оппозиция определила переговорщиков с Клюевым ru Segodnya 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201235244/http://www.segodnya.ua/politics/pnews/oppoziciya-opredelila-peregovorshchikov-s-klyuevym-489847.html 1 February 2014 dead 20 January 2014 nb Opposition leaders refused to take part in the government's proposed commission provided the president abstained from them himself.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/politics/yanukovych-opposition-leaders-want-to-talk-just-not-with-each-other-335298.html Katya Gorchinskaya Yanukovych, opposition leaders want to talk – just not with each other Kyiv Post 20 January 2014 20 January 2014 20 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140120210023/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/politics/yanukovych-opposition-leaders-want-to-talk-just-not-with-each-other-335298.html thumbnail|The icy, charred remains of the police blockade thumbnail|Helmeted protesters face off police 20 January thumb|left|upright=0.7|Trebuchet erected by protestors in Hrusehvskoho Street, Kyiv Clashes continued into the second day, with thousands remaining on Hrushevskoho Street, continuing to exchange explosives and rocks with police.EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (Jan. 20) http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-ralles-in-ukraine-jan-20-updates-335302.html Kyiv Post 20 January 2014 20 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140121113445/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-ralles-in-ukraine-jan-20-updates-335302.html 21 January 2014 Of the 5,000 protesters present in the conflict area at the gates of the Dynamo Stadium near Mariinskyi Park, 200 were seen engaging the 500 riot police without stopping by the afternoon. Berkut riot police were filmed by Radio Liberty throwing rocks at protesters while making obscene gestures towards them.20 January 2014 20 January 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOv0AktufCQ uk:"Беркут" дражнить непристойними жестами і кидає каміння у протестувальників uk YouTube Later in the day, a group of protesters assembled an 8-foot high trebuchet to hurl rocks and other projectiles at police ranks.https://www.buzzfeed.com/mikehayes/ukrainian-protesters-built-a-giant-catapult-to-fight-the-rio Ukrainian Protesters Built A Giant Catapult To Fight The Riot Police BuzzFeed 20 January 2014 20 January 2014 21 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140121005653/http://www.buzzfeed.com/mikehayes/ukrainian-protesters-built-a-giant-catapult-to-fight-the-rio In retaliation, police lobbed flash grenades, rocks, and Molotov cocktails at protesters. Police snipers scattered over the rooftops in the area but were exposed with fireworks and lasers. By 10:45 p.m., the protestors near Dynamo Stadium numbered 10,000 and they continued to skirmish with thousands of police. According to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, representatives of the opposition in the Ukrainian parliament were providing weapons to attack the police.http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186643.html Opposition in Maidan provides people with cold weapons, says Ukraine's Interior Ministry Interfax-Ukraine 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201210633/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186643.html 1 February 2014 dead 21 January 2014 21 January In the twilight hours of 21 January, after the anti-protest laws had taken legal effect, President Yanukovych ordered a 'bloody crackdown',Twitter 23 January 2014 https://twitter.com/maxseddon/status/425433934944432128 Twitter / maxseddon: By all accounts, Yanukovych with police warning over loudspeakers that they might use weapons. https://twitter.com/maxseddon/status/425443477439008768 Twitter / maxseddon: Police have issued a warning Twitter 23 January 2014 Interior Minister Vitaliy Zakharchenko signed an executive order authorizing the use of physical force, special devices, and firearms.EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (Jan. 21 live updates) 20 January 2014 http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-19-live-updates-335218.html Kyiv Post 20 January 2014 19 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140119101757/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-19-live-updates-335218.html20 January 2014 http://donetsk.comments.ua/news/2014/01/20/162920.html ru:Захарченко разрешил "Беркуту" применять табельное оружие 20 January 2014 dead 1 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201194222/http://donetsk.comments.ua/news/2014/01/20/162920.html ruIn response to the executive order, the head of the Ukrainian gun owners association, Georgiy Uchaykin, warned law enforcement agents that using firearms could lead to a point of no return. Uchaykin also stated that, according to the group's estimates, there are 400,000 legal arms owned by citizens in Kyiv and two million legal firearms owned in the country. nb thumb|Hrushevsky Street, European Square in the background Protesters received text messages from their service providers stating "Dear subscriber, you've been registered as participant in the mass disturbances."21 January 2014 http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52dbd68f664bf/ uk:Сутички на Грушевського The Insider uk 1 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140201152547/http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52dbd68f664bf/ Responsibility for the messages was denied by the providers, two of which were owned by Russian companies. Experts suggested the government was behind the cell network actions.Rachkevych Mark Mobile phone providers deny sending text messages to EuroMaidan participants http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/mobile-phone-providers-deny-sending-text-messages-to-euromaidan-participants-335349.html Kyiv Post 21 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140121215148/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/mobile-phone-providers-deny-sending-text-messages-to-euromaidan-participants-335349.html 21 January 2014 liveFraceshci Lorenzo Someone Sent a Mysterious Mass Text to Protesters in Kiev http://mashable.com/2014/01/21/kiev-protesters-text-message/ Mashable 21 January 2014 21 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219030739/http://mashable.com/2014/01/21/kiev-protesters-text-message/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link 19 February 2014 live Hundreds of armed "titushky" were reported by eyewitnesses in the vicinity, attacking protesters and passers-by, as well as smashing vehicles; some were reportedly transported into the city on the back of large trucks showing no license plates. https://twitter.com/maxseddon/status/425427388638302208/photo/1 Twitter / maxseddon: The thugs have reportedly been Twitter 22 April 1989 23 January 2014 https://twitter.com/maxseddon/status/425429079035105281 Twitter / maxseddon: Now reports of pro-government Twitter 23 January 2014 Soon thereafter, they occupied many of the streets of downtown Kyiv.Twitter / myroslavapetsa: Titushki the thugs take way https://twitter.com/myroslavapetsa/status/425444972394196992 TwitterOctober 2020 In one incident, Vitali Klitschko appeared on Franko Street: upon seeing him, the titushky fled.https://twitter.com/myroslavapetsa/status/425445592018743296 Twitter / myroslavapetsa: Vitaly #Klitschko appears on Twitter 23 January 2014October 2020 Klitschko then disarmed two of them who confessed to him that they were brought into the city from Kherson and ordered to smash cars and bring chaos to the city.Twitter https://twitter.com/myroslavapetsa/status/425451348247973888 Twitter / myroslavapetsa: #Klitschko's spokeswoman says 23 January 2014 Automaidan activists detained other titushky in downtown Kyiv who admitted they were promised a payment of UAH 220 ($27) to vandalize the city.Twitter 23 January 2014 Twitter / myroslavapetsa: #Automaidan activists catch https://twitter.com/myroslavapetsa/status/425466879344660480October 2020 A number of the titushky, who were apprehended by the protestors, were joined by political opposition leaders and brought to the opposition's headquarters at the Trades Union Building. They were questioned on live television, confessing their actions and job for the government to incite violence and anarchy. The rounding up of titushky was referred to as the titushky safari.http://www.pravda.com.ua/articles/2014/01/21/7010201/ uk:Ніч та день 21 січня. Тітушко-сафарі Ukrayinska Pravda uk 21 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140122053425/http://www.pravda.com.ua/articles/2014/01/21/7010201/ live 22 January 2014 21 January 2014 Berkut troops continued to throw molotov cocktails at protesters. https://twitter.com/myroslavapetsa/status/425439747939790848 Twitter / myroslavapetsa: Berkut go on throwing Molotovs Twitter 23 January 2014 Nearing 4 a.m., the bells of St. Michael's Cathedral sounded its bells in alarm, as it did on the night of 30 November police crackdown on the Maidan.https://twitter.com/myroslavapetsa/status/425443712714678272 Twitter / myroslavapetsa: St Michael's cathedral, the Twitter 23 January 2014October 2020 Meanwhile, the standoff continued with police until noon, when a ceasefire began between roughly 500 police officers and 1,000 protesters and priests standing within the buffer. 22 January thumbnail|left|Shells and bullet of ammunition used by police thumb|right|22 January saw the most violence of the Euromaidan movement to date. thumb|Many protesters wore gas masks amid the fire and gas as clashes continued on 21 January At 6 a.m. local time on Unity Day, police shot and killed two protesters with live ammunition. Following news of the deaths, protesters retreated and dispersed from the vicinity of Dynamo Stadium. This allowed police to advance and retake the area for a brief period, before being pushed back once more by protesters. thumbnail|Berkut riot police shooting shotguns and throwing Molotov cocktails at protesters on 22 January In response to the escalating violence, police were permitted by the government to increase measures to stopping the riots and protests. Police were now able to block roads to restrict access to the city, and allowed the use of water cannons against rioters regardless of air temperature (−10 C at the time of the announcement).Interfax-Ukraine 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187027.html Ukrainian govt lifts restrictions on use of water cannons against rioters in cold weather Mashable 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124022111/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187027.html dead Police fired rubber rounds against journalists and cameramen that were present, and continued to throw molotov cocktails at protesters.Бої на Грушевського LIVE http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52df690cab64c/ The Insider 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 1 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140201170808/http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52df690cab64c/ Eyewitnesses said police were firing indiscriminately with rubber and regular bullets into the crowd periodically throughout the day, striking an unknown number of people.Standoff remains today after Jan. 22 clashes kill five protesters, injure more than 300 http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/standoff-remains-today-after-jan-22-clashes-kill-five-protesters-injure-more-than-300-335387.html Kyiv Post 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123132104/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/standoff-remains-today-after-jan-22-clashes-kill-five-protesters-injure-more-than-300-335387.html 23 January 2014 live Hundreds were injured, and significant damage was done to cars on the scene that were set ablaze as in previous days. Journalists found numerous ammunition shells on the ground. Police and medics confirmed live rounds were used in the shooting deaths of two protesters earlier in the day.https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/ukrainian-opposition-calls-for-24-hour-pause-in-clashes-gives-president-ultimatum/ Ukrainian opposition calls for 24-hour pause in clashes, gives president ultimatum Yuras Karmanau and Maria Danilova Associated Press 22 January 2014 CTV https://web.archive.org/web/20140123062214/http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/ukrainian-opposition-calls-for-24-hour-pause-in-clashes-gives-president-ultimatum-1.1650292 23 January 2014 Prime Minister Mykola Azarov said the police did not have live ammunition [...] City health officials and police said that two people died of gunshot wounds during the clashes Wednesday morning, while the opposition contended as many as five people died. Oleh Musiy, co-ordinator of the protesters' medical corps, told the Associated Press that four people died of gunshot wounds and the fifth died after falling [...] live The prime minister denied that the police carried live ammunition. The co-ordinator of the protesters' medical corps said that five people had been killed, four from gunshot wounds and one in a fall. About 100 meters behind the front line, protesters erected a secondary barricade using cement planters and steel ripped from massive billboards, to slow police if they tried to chase protesters back to the square again.http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/140122/deaths-and-harsh-new-rules-fuel-ukraines-protesters-keep-fightin Christopher Miller What we saw on the ground in bloody, violent Kyiv GlobalPost 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140123003005/http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/europe/140122/deaths-and-harsh-new-rules-fuel-ukraines-protesters-keep-fightin 23 January 2014 By evening 300 were injured and four dead by police gunfire. 23 January thumb|left|Smoke from Hrushevskoho street as seen from Maidan Nezalezhnosti The truce between the two sides from the opposition's ultimatum to the government held, which expired at 8 p.m. Fire from the conflict zone spread and a shop was burned down on the first floor of the seven-story building, 40 square meters in area (at 2 Museum Alley).http://www.unian.net/politics/875736-na-grushevskogo-sgorel-magazin-lyudey-s-verhnih-etajey-evakuirovali.html ru:На Грушевского сгорел магазин, людей с верхних этажей эвакуировали On Hrushevsky burned shop, people were evacuated from the upper floors UNIAN https://web.archive.org/web/20140203140745/http://www.unian.net/politics/875736-na-grushevskogo-sgorel-magazin-lyudey-s-verhnih-etajey-evakuirovali.html 3 February 2014 live ru The fire was caused by the burning rubber tires that blocked the vulytsia Hrushevskoho. The burning tires were set to provide smoke screen for protesters. Euromaidan activists documented police brutality with instances of sadism on multiple occasions from Berkut and servicemen of the Internal Troops of Ukraine, wherein officers assaulted activists and even random people and would humiliate them using excessive foul language, and force them to undress.http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52dc881707d14/ 'Berkut' stripped and doused two guys with water, forced to run naked on the Maidan The Insider 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125141337/http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52dc881707d14/ 25 January 2014 dead23 January 2014 http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010952/ Where is your Bandera? Berkut beaten up and scorn over a detained student uk:'Де твій Бандера?': Беркутівці побили й познущалися з затриманого студента Ukrayinska Pravda https://web.archive.org/web/20140125085224/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010952/ 25 January 2014 live uk In a video leaked to YouTube, Interior Ministry troops tortured and humiliated a Euromaidan activist on Hrushevsky street; he was stripped naked in the cold after being beaten, and photographed by officers.EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (Jan. 23 live updates) http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-23-live-updates-335389.html Kyiv Post 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123131900/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-23-live-updates-335389.html live 23 January 2014http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010998/ Berkut undress a person and filmed him (Беркут роздягнув догола людину і знімав на відео) Ukrayinska Pravda 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124020940/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010998/ 24 January 2014 uk live The video was in close proximity, indicating that it was leaked by an officer, a sign of discontent within police ranks. BBC News interviewed another protester who was photographing the Hrushevskoho Street protests, and then beaten and stabbed by police.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25858875 Ukraine police tortured me, claims Mikhailo Niskoguz BBC News 23 January 2014 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123165008/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-25858875 23 January 2014 live On 23 January reports surfaced that riot police were engaging in the use of improvised grenades, taping nails and other shrapnel to conventional stun grenades.http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/parubiy-soobschil-ob-ispolzovanii-berkutom-samodelnyh-boevyh-granat-137288_.html ru:Парубий сообщил об использовании "Беркутом" самодельных боевых гранат – Украина Paruby reported use of "Berkut" homemade grenades – Ukraine Zerkalo Nedeli 23 January 2014 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125103446/http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/parubiy-soobschil-ob-ispolzovanii-berkutom-samodelnyh-boevyh-granat-137288_.html 25 January 2014 live ru On 23 January 2014, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine officially apologized for the "unacceptable actions of people in police uniform" in the scandalous video filming a naked detainee.23 January 2014 http://www.unian.ua/politics/875819-militsiya-pereprosila-za-rozdyagannya-lyudini-na-morozi.html uk:Міліція перепросила за роздягання людини на морозі Police apologized for undressing a person at freezing temperatures UNIAN https://web.archive.org/web/20140202200025/http://www.unian.ua/politics/875819-militsiya-pereprosila-za-rozdyagannya-lyudini-na-morozi.html 2 February 2014 live uk Following peace talks with president Yanukovych, opposition leaders Klitschko and Tyahnybok addressed the crowd on Hrushevsky Street to announce a proposed truce with the government in exchange for the release of all arrested or detained protesters. The news was poorly received by the crowd, who chanted "liar!" and "Freedom or death!" and booed the leaders.http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7011071/ uk:Кличко і Тягнибок прийшли на Грушевського розповісти про переговори з Януковичем Klitschko came to Tyagnibok Hrushevskoho talk about talks with Yanukovych Ukrayinska Pravda 23 January 2014 23 January 2014 uk 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124074527/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7011071/ live Tyahnybok, who favored the truce, warned that the president stated his intentions to arrest 1,000 activists over the coming five days, and that repressions were ahead should a deal not be reached.24 January 2014 24 January 2014 live Kyiv Post http://www.kyivpost.com/content/politics/politicians-fail-to-reach-compromise-335487.html https://web.archive.org/web/20081201194141/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/politics/politicians-fail-to-reach-compromise-335487.html 1 December 2008 Politicians fail to reach compromise Klitschko then called for a national strike, stating he was ready to sacrifice himself. A vote was then held with the crowd which resulted in cutting off talks with Yanukovych and enlarging the area of Euromaidan in Kyiv to include Hrushevsky Street.Maxim Eristavi Results of today's mass https://twitter.com/MaximEristavi/status/426485497112690688 TwitterOctober 2020http://tsn.ua/kyiv/yevromaydan-ogolosiv-vulicyu-grushevskogo-svoyeyu-teritoriyeyu-331012.html uk:Євромайдан відмовився від переговорів з владою і оголосив своєю вулицю Грушевського TSN 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124074913/http://tsn.ua/kyiv/yevromaydan-ogolosiv-vulicyu-grushevskogo-svoyeyu-teritoriyeyu-331012.html live uk 24–25 January Dynamo Stadium entrance, where most of the conflict took place|thumb|right Anti-government protesters built three new barricades on Hrushevskoho Street to protect the Euromaidan protest camp on Independence Square.Kyiv Post 24 January 2014 http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/euromaidan-protesters-build-new-barricades-on-hrushevskoho-str-335543.html Anastasia Vlasova Anastasia Vlasova (journalist) EuroMaidan protesters build new barricades on Hrushevskoho Street 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125014958/http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/euromaidan-protesters-build-new-barricades-on-hrushevskoho-str-335543.html 25 January 2014 live Reports suggested a possible rift between the Euromaidan camp and the more radical participants on Hrushevsky Street.EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (24–25 Jan. live updates) http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-24-live-updates-335518.html Kyiv Post 25 January 2014 24 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140124135855/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-24-live-updates-335518.html Verkhovna Rada chairman Volodymyr Rybak stated on Rada TV that the issue of introducing a state of emergency would not be raised at 28 January extraordinary session of parliament since "The only issue that will be raised at the special session will be the current situation. The situation is very difficult, and we will consider the peaceful solution to the political crisis in Ukraine".http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187316.html State of emergency not to be considered at Rada's special session, says speaker Interfax-Ukraine 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202095351/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187316.html 2 February 2014 dead 25 January 2014 Overnight, clashes flared at times but both sides held their positions and by 5 a.m. a temporary truce was made, and by morning the scene was relatively calm. However, by 10:30 a.m. fighting broke out. Fires from burning tires stretched 70 meters across the street, and flames five meters high divided the sides. Berkut police were reported to be firing on protesters once again blindly through the smoke, and using search lights to peer through. Closing in on midnight, word spread that Internal Troops were occupying nearby Ukrainian House, strategically between Maidan and the Hrushevskoho barricades, and that they intended to flank their position. Protesters launched a pre-emptive strike on the building, in order to wrest control of the position. Protesters stormed the building, smashing windows, and lighting parts of the premises on fire. https://twitter.com/MaximEristavi/status/427202396809617408 Twitter / MaximEristavi: Hundreds are storming the Twitter 25 January 2014 Protesters outside created a corridor for police to evacuate the building of their own volition, and the stand-off lasted for six hours until finally police surrendered the building after a peace was brokered by Vitali Klitschko.https://twitter.com/MaximEristavi/status/427260504097427456 Twitter / MaximEristavi: 6-hour siege is over, internal Twitter 25 January 2014October 2020 Anti-government protesters who occupied the building claimed to have discovered spent cartridges on the roof, and alleged that police who occupied the building until that morning might have used the rooftop to shoot at demonstrators on 22 January.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-jan-24-live-updates-335518.html EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (24–25 Jan. live updates) Kyiv Post 27 January 2014 27 January 201426 January 2014 http://m.24tv.ua/home/showSingleNews.do?na_dahu_ukrdomu_znayshli_boyovi_naboyi__aktivisti&objectId=402637 uk:На даху Укрдому знайшли бойові набої, — активісти 26 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201174759/http://m.24tv.ua/home/showSingleNews.do?na_dahu_ukrdomu_znayshli_boyovi_naboyi__aktivisti&objectId=402637 1 February 2014 dead uk 28 January–17 February thumb|left|Barricades on Hrushevsky, 29 January On 28 January, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov turned in his resignation to President Viktor Yanukovych, hours before a vote of no confidence could have removed Azarov from power. The resignation also removed the entire administration from power,http://www.euronews.com/2014/01/28/ukrainian-prime-minister-azarov-and-entire-government-resign/ Ukrainian Prime Minister Azarov and entire government resign Euronews 28 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20081201194141/http://www.euronews.com/2014/01/28/ukrainian-prime-minister-azarov-and-entire-government-resign/ 1 December 2008 which President Yanukovych confirmed by signing a decree dismissing the rest of Azarov's cabinet. However, Azarov and his government remained in office until a new election could be held. Pro-government lawmakers joined with the opposition in Parliament to repeal nine of the 11 anti-protest laws which had triggered the violence. Yanukovych also proposed offering amnesty to the protesters if they abandoned their positions and dispersed. In addition, he promised to form a committee to propose revisions to the Ukrainian constitution that would weaken the powers of the president. Most spectators did not expect these concessions to be sufficient to satisfy protesters, many of whom were still demanding Yanukovych's resignation.http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-repeals-anti-protest-laws-after-pm-resigns-1.2513611 Ukraine repeals anti-protest laws after PM resigns CBC News 28 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140128140247/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-repeals-anti-protest-laws-after-pm-resigns-1.2513611 28 January 2014 live On 2 February, 5,000 gathered on Hrushevskoho to support the standoff.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-feb-1-2-live-updates-336083.html EuroMaidan rallies in Ukraine (Feb. 1-2-3 live updates) Kyiv Post 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202081503/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidan-rallies-in-ukraine-feb-1-2-live-updates-336083.html 2 February 2014 live 3 February 2014 The faceoff was described by the Kyiv Post as "not likely to end soon."http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/another-peaceful-day-on-hrushevskoho-street-during-15th-day-of-standoff-336185.html Another peaceful day on Hrushevskoho Street amid 15-day of standoff Kyiv Post 3 February 2014 3 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140204063938/http://www.kyivpost.com/multimedia/photo/another-peaceful-day-on-hrushevskoho-street-during-15th-day-of-standoff-336185.html 4 February 2014 live On 6 February thousands (according to an UNIAN correspondent about three to four thousandhttp://www.unian.info/politics/881305-protesters-encircle-governmental-quarter.html Protesters encircle governmental quarter Ukrainian Independent Information Agency 6 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213084723/http://www.unian.info/politics/881305-protesters-encircle-governmental-quarter.html 13 February 2014 live) Ukrainian opposition activists, some carrying shields and baseball bats, marched from their camp on Maidan Nezalezhnosti to the Verkhovna Rada building (according to BBC News) in a show of force.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26068994 Ukraine crisis: Putin adviser accuses US of meddling BBC News 6 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140206194147/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-26068994 6 February 2014 live According to (commandant of Euromaidan) Andriy Parubiy the march had a warning character, and if authorities did not consider the demands of Euromaidan, the actions would have a more decisive character "the next time".http://www.unian.info/politics/881332-activists-finish-their-march-to-verkhovna-rada-and-return-to-maidan.html Activists finish their march to Verkhovna Rada and return to Maidan Ukrainian Independent Information Agency 6 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140213081805/http://www.unian.info/politics/881332-activists-finish-their-march-to-verkhovna-rada-and-return-to-maidan.html 13 February 2014 live On 14 February, Right Sector, in compliance with the amnesty law freeing protesters, agreed to restore traffic on Hrushevsky Street. All members of the UNSO left the scene.LB 14 February 2014 http://lb.ua/news/2014/02/14/255456_unaunso_otkrestilas_podzhoga_shin.html ru:УНА-УНСО открестилась от поджога шин на Грушевского https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231551/http://lb.ua/news/2014/02/14/255456_unaunso_otkrestilas_podzhoga_shin.html 21 February 2014 live ru At the same time, the Right Sector demanded the immediate closure of all criminal cases against protesters, saying "Unless this is done as soon as possible, we reserve the right to act at our own discretion."Right Sector ready to unblock Hrushevskoho Street http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/right-sector-ready-to-unblock-hrushevskoho-street-336851.html Kyiv Post 14 February 2014 14 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140214182457/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/right-sector-ready-to-unblock-hrushevskoho-street-336851.html live The Maidan council also agreed to restore traffic; "This does not mean that we are surrendering the buildings, this does not mean that we are pulling down the barricades, this means that we will partially unblock Hrushevsky Street to restore traffic," Maidan activist of Andrew Dzyndzia said, and reiterated that protesters would remain on Hrushevskoho Street.Maidan Council agrees to partially restore traffic on Hrushevskoho Street (UPDATED) http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/maidan-council-agrees-to-partially-restore-traffic-on-hrushevskoho-street-336855.html Kyiv Post 14 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140215030346/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/maidan-council-agrees-to-partially-restore-traffic-on-hrushevskoho-street-336855.html live 15 February 2014 On 17 February an activist was stabbed in the lung after he crossed into the police-controlled side the barricades.http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/02/17/7014168/ uk:Активіст отримав ножове поранення, "провідавши" силовиків на Грушевського Ukrayinska Pravda uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140218005345/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/02/17/7014168/ 18 February 2014 live 17 February 2014 Participants Neutral parties thumb|Euromaidan medics volunteers There have been a number of participants not directly involved in the conflict, such as journalists and medics. Medics have worked on a volunteer basis providing urgent and first aid to wounded. Numbers (19–21 January): Ukrainian Red Cross – 20+ volunteers (mobile group)http://www.mediaport.ua/chem-voyuet-miliciya With what warring the police MediaPort 21 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201211735/http://www.mediaport.ua/chem-voyuet-miliciya 1 February 2014 live Euromaidan medical service – ≈30 volunteers Ambulance vehicle – six vehicles (parked next to the European Square) Self-defense units Self-defense and creation of the barricades has been carried out by Right Sector, the UNA-UNSO, and other self-defense units. Notably, one such multi-ethnic unit is led by a Jewish man, and includes Georgians, Azerbaijani, Armenians, and Russians.http://maidantranslations.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/maidan-self-defense-leader-at-the-end-of-the-day-living-in-this-country-has-been-worth-it-because-weve-lived-to-see-the-maidan/ Michael Gold Jewish Ukrainian Maidan Self-Defense Leader: At the end of the day, living in this country has been worth it – because we've lived to see the Maidan WordPress February 2014 13 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221212510/http://maidantranslations.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/maidan-self-defense-leader-at-the-end-of-the-day-living-in-this-country-has-been-worth-it-because-weve-lived-to-see-the-maidan/ 21 February 2014 live Casualties Red Cross medics in gas masks attend to the wounded|thumb|right Protesters According to medical workers on the ground: 300 were injured and treated on 20 January 250 on 21 January, more than 400 were injured on 22 January, and 70 on 23 January.http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/za-dni-stolknoveniy-na-grushevskogo-v-medsluzhbu-maydana-obratilis-1-tys-chelovek-137300_.html ru:За дни столкновений на Грушевского в медслужбу Майдана обратились 1 тыс. человек – Украина Zerkalo Nedeli 23 January 2014 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219030114/http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/za-dni-stolknoveniy-na-grushevskogo-v-medsluzhbu-maydana-obratilis-1-tys-chelovek-137300_.html 19 February 2014 live ru In addition, according to city medical officials, a total of 157 protesters have sought medical aid between 19 and 23 January, with 72 admitted to hospitals.23 January 2014 Kyiv Post http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/over-150-injured-in-kyiv-clashes-official-reports-335416.html Over 150 injured in Kyiv clashes 23 January 2014 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123135502/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/over-150-injured-in-kyiv-clashes-official-reports-335416.html live The majority of complaints were made at the Maidan medical aid center which was set up near the barricades on Hrushevskoho Street on 19 January and most of those injured have avoided hospitals as those treated have been subject to arrest.http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186818.html Some 1,500 seek medical help after protests in Kyiv, say opposition Interfax-Ukraine 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201231725/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186818.html 1 February 2014 dead 22 January 2014http://m.liga.net/news/politics/168919-stolknoveniya_na_grushevskogo_umer_22-letniy_protestuuschiy.htm ru:Столкновения на Грушевского: умер 22-летний протестующий ru 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201182545/http://m.liga.net/news/politics/168919-stolknoveniya_na_grushevskogo_umer_22-letniy_protestuuschiy.htm 1 February 2014 dead MP Lesya Orobets was targeted by police in the open and beaten in a politically motivated attack, along with three guards she was with. In an incident of cruel and unusual punishment, riot police detained two protesters, stripped them naked, doused them in water, and made them run back to Maidan on foot in the sub-freezing temperatures, while they were fired upon with rubber bullets.http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52dc881707d14/ uk:"Беркут" роздягнув і облив двох хлопців водою, змусив бігти голими на Майдан The Insider 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125141337/http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52dc881707d14/ 25 January 2014 dead 22 January 2014 uk Two protesters have lost their vision.uk:За цю ніч, як мінімум, 2 людей вже втратили очі – ЗМІ For this night, at least two people have lost their eyes -media uk http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010870/ Ukrayinska Pravda 23 January 2014 23 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140123064345/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010870/ thumbnail|Ukrainian Red Cross Society volunteers administering first aid to a wounded Euromaidan protester Several journalists claimed they were targeted by the police, including many who say they were deliberately fired upon.http://www.pravda.com.ua/photo-video/2014/01/20/7010094/ uk:Журналісти заявили, що міліція цілеспрямовано по них стріляла Ukrayinska Pravda 20 January 2014 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140122060429/http://www.pravda.com.ua/photo-video/2014/01/20/7010094/ live uk In total, 26 were injured, with at least two badly injured by police stun grenades;At least two reporters injured by stun grenade in Kyiv Kyiv Post Interfax-Ukraine 20 January 2014 http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/at-least-two-reporters-injured-by-stun-grenade-in-kyiv-335258.html 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120105511/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/at-least-two-reporters-injured-by-stun-grenade-in-kyiv-335258.html 20 January 2014 live a further two were arrested by police.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/watchdog-24-journalists-injured-in-protester-clashes-with-police-two-detained-335274.html Mark Rachkevych Watchdog: 26 journalists injured in police clashes, two detained Kyiv Post 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120210934/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/watchdog-24-journalists-injured-in-protester-clashes-with-police-two-detained-335274.html 20 January 2014 live 22 January 2014 Over 30 activists were detained in total.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/police-31-detained-in-mass-disturbances-in-kyiv-335294.html Police: 31 detained in mass disturbances in Kyiv Kyiv Post Interfax-Ukraine 20 January 2014 22 January 2014 20 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140120210727/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/police-31-detained-in-mass-disturbances-in-kyiv-335294.html By the 22nd, at least 42 more journalists were victims of clashes at Hrushevskoho Street on 22 January 2014.uk:Лише на Грушевського постраждали 42 журналісти Only at Hrushevskoho suffered 42 journalists Ukrayinska Pravda 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123064416/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010845/ 23 January 2014 live 22 January 2014 http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010845/ uk Deaths List of people killed during Euromaidan On 21 January, the initial report indicated the first death occurred after a 22-year-old man fell from atop the 13-metre high colonnade in front of Dynamo Stadium while confronted by Berkut police, and suffered fractures to his spine's cervical vertebrae. Reports of the incident debate on whether the man jumped from the building to flee the beating, fell, or if he was pushed by police.ru:Источник: Парень которого вчера Беркут сбросил с колонны умер http://elise.com.ua/?p=8376 Elise.com.ua ru 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305153308/http://elise.com.ua/?p=8376 deadru:Первая смерть на Грушевского ru http://www.unian.net/politics/875018-pervaya-smert-na-grushevskogo.html UNIAN 22 January 2014 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125110541/http://www.unian.net/politics/875018-pervaya-smert-na-grushevskogo.html 25 January 2014 dead Later reports caused confusion after it was reported by medical staff that an additional man, 43 years old, fell from the roof, but survived;Ukrayinska Pravda http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010712/ uk:Із колонади впало двоє, живий лише один, а підстрелений помер 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140123064659/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010712/ 23 January 2014 liveZerkalo Nedeli http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/chelovek-upavshiy-s-kolonnady-stadiona-na-grushevskogo-zhivoy-glavvrach-137188_.html ru:Человек, упавший с колоннады стадиона на Грушевского, жив, – главврач 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219065814/http://zn.ua/UKRAINE/chelovek-upavshiy-s-kolonnady-stadiona-na-grushevskogo-zhivoy-glavvrach-137188_.html 19 February 2014 live ru however, he fell fixing an antenna and was not on Hrushevskoho.http://ru.tsn.ua/politika/v-kgga-oprovergli-gibel-parnya-kotoryy-na-grushevskogo-upal-s-kolonnady-344966.html ru:В КГГА опровергли информациию о гибели парня, который на Грушевского упал с колоннады TSN 22 January 2014 ru https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213020/http://ru.tsn.ua/politika/v-kgga-oprovergli-gibel-parnya-kotoryy-na-grushevskogo-upal-s-kolonnady-344966.html 1 February 2014 live thumb|left|Berkut troop armed with a shotgun. In the early morning of 22 January, police gunfire killed Serhiy Nigoyan, a 20-year-old ethnic Armenian Euromaidan participant from Dnipropetrovsk, while he was climbing the barricades in the conflict zone acting as security.http://www.interfax.ru/world/news/353014 ru:Мужчина погиб в ночь на среду в ходе противостояний на улице Грушевского в Киеве Interfax-Ukraine ru 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 live 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140122231049/http://www.interfax.ru/world/news/353014uk:Відомо ім'я людини, яку застрелили на Грушевського http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010564/ Ukrayinska Pravda 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140125132154/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/22/7010564/ 25 January 2014 live It was reported he received four gunshot wounds, including to the head, and died on the scene before being taken to hospital.uk:Під час протистояння на вулиці Грушевського отримав 4 кульові поранення один з протестувальників http://espreso.tv/new/2014/01/22/na_hrushevskoho_zahynuv_sche_odyn_khlopec Espreso TV uk 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 dead https://archive.today/20140122140802/http://espreso.tv/new/2014/01/22/na_hrushevskoho_zahynuv_sche_odyn_khlopecuk:Перші вбиті у протестах на Грушевського http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52df4e873e42e/ The Insider uk 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 25 January 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140125101124/http://www.theinsider.com.ua/politics/52df4e873e42e/Ukrainian in Spirit, If Not in Name: Euromaidan's First Victims https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-euromaidan-first-victims-nihoyan-zhyzneuski/25239108.html 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty https://web.archive.org/web/20140123003242/http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-euromaidan-first-victims-nihoyan-zhyzneuski/25239108.html 23 January 2014 live Also killed was Belarusian citizen and UNA-UNSO member Mikhail "Loki" Zhyznewski, who was shot dead by police by a sniper rifle.http://www.svaboda.org/content/article/25238485.html Killing of a Belarus native in Kiev was confirmed to Radio Svoboda Radio Svoboda 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123085017/http://www.svaboda.org/content/article/25238485.html 23 January 2014 dead 23 January 2014 uk:Вбито Локкі!!! http://una-unso.in.ua/rivne/?p=887 УНА-УНСО Рівне 23 January 2014 uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140125125430/http://una-unso.in.ua/rivne/?p=887 25 January 2014 deadInterfax-Ukraine http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187032.html Belarusian citizen killed in clashes in Kyiv – media 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125125724/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187032.html 25 January 2014 deadhttp://espreso.tv/new/2014/01/22/na_hrushevskoho_vbyto_try_lyudyny uk:На Грушевського вбито п'ятеро людей Espreso TV 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://archive.today/20140122145522/http://espreso.tv/new/2014/01/22/na_hrushevskoho_vbyto_try_lyudyny 22 January 2014 dead uk22 January 2014 http://espreso.tv/new/2014/01/22/vbyto_chetvertoho_mitynhuvalnyka uk:Вбито третього мітингувальника Espreso TV 22 January 2014 25 January 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140125130957/http://espreso.tv/new/2014/01/22/vbyto_chetvertoho_mitynhuvalnyka uk Forensics experts found that Nihoyan was killed with buckshot and Zhyznevsky with a rifle bullet,Grytsenko Oksana How many died on Jan. 22 and who took their lives? Kyiv Post 24 January 2014 live http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/how-many-died-on-jan-22-and-who-took-their-lives-335485.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140124140114/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/how-many-died-on-jan-22-and-who-took-their-lives-335485.html 24 January 2014 while medics confirmed the bullet wounds to be from firearms such as the Dragunov sniper rifle (7.62 mm) and possibly a Makarov handgun (9mm).http://www.unian.net/politics/875272-odnogo-iz-pogibshih-segodnya-zastrelil-snayper-vtorogo-ubili-iz-pistoleta-vrachi.html One of the victims was shot today by a sniper, another was killed from a handgun – medics Ukrainian Independent Information Agency ru 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125093526/http://www.unian.net/politics/875272-odnogo-iz-pogibshih-segodnya-zastrelil-snayper-vtorogo-ubili-iz-pistoleta-vrachi.html 25 January 2014 dead 22 January 2014 Two other shooting victims were announced by Euromaidan medical service coordinators by Wednesday evening,Five killed, at least 300 injured, in police assaults on EuroMaidan protesters Kyiv Post http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/five-killed-at-least-300-injured-in-police-assaults-on-euromaidan-protesters-335384.html 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123001810/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/five-killed-at-least-300-injured-in-police-assaults-on-euromaidan-protesters-335384.html 23 January 2014 live based on TV footage in which police were seen dragging motionless bodies to their side of the fighting lines. These alleged deaths were not confirmed. On 25 January, Roman Senyk died in a Kyiv hospital after being wounded in the chest in the Hrushevskoho Street riots on 22 January.25 January 2014 Interfax-Ukraine dead http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187403.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140202100935/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/187403.html 2 February 2014 Protester from Lviv region dies in Kyiv hospital 25 January 2014 A report published on 25 January by Armament Research Services, a specialty arms and munitions consultancy in Perth, Australia, says the mysterious cufflink-shaped projectiles presumably fired by riot police on Hrushevskoho Street at protesters during clashes this week are not meant for riot control, but for stopping vehicles, busting through doors and piercing armor. The bullets, writes Jenzen-Jones, who specializes in Eastern bloc weapons, are special armor-piercing 12-gauge shotgun projectiles, likely developed and produced by the Spetstekhnika (Specialized Equipment) design bureau, a facility located in Kyiv and associated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs.Christopher J. Miller http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/report-lethal-car-stopper-ammunition-used-against-protesters-during-hrushevskoho-street-clashes-335579.html Report: Lethal 'car stopper' bullets used against protesters during Hrushevskoho Street clashes Kyiv Post 25 January 2014 25 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125141112/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/report-lethal-car-stopper-ammunition-used-against-protesters-during-hrushevskoho-street-clashes-335579.html 25 January 2014 live On 28 January, 52-year-old Bohdan Kalyniak died in hospital of pneumonia as a result of police water cannons being used against protestors in sub-freezing temperatures during clashes on Hrushevskoho Street.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidans-victims-include-five-killed-many-injured-and-missing-335932.html EuroMaidan's victims include five killed, many injured and missing Kyiv Post 31 January 2014 31 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140131063828/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/euromaidans-victims-include-five-killed-many-injured-and-missing-335932.html 31 January 2014 live thumb|Silhouette of a victim painted on a sidewalk in Hrushevskoho Street, one year after the clashes On 29 January two men, one younger and one older, were shot on Hrushevskoho Street and brought to a Kyiv hospital. The latter died from the gunshot wounds the following day.http://censor.net.ua/news/268748/v_stolichnoyi_bolnitse_ot_ognestrelnyh_raneniyi_umer_esche_odin_aktivist_smi ru:В столичной больнице от огнестрельных ранений умер еще один активист, - СМИ Another activist died from gunshot wounds at the capital's hospital 30 January 2014 30 January 2014 ru 21 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140221215420/http://censor.net.ua/news/268748/v_stolichnoyi_bolnitse_ot_ognestrelnyh_raneniyi_umer_esche_odin_aktivist_smi Police According to reports from the Interior Ministry, at least 100 riot police were injured in the clashes of 19 January with 61 of those officers being hospitalized.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/interior-ministry-over-60-police-officers-hospitalized-after-clashes-in-kyiv-335257.html Interior Ministry: Over 60 police officers hospitalized after clashes in Kyiv Kyiv Post 20 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120105517/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/ukraine/interior-ministry-over-60-police-officers-hospitalized-after-clashes-in-kyiv-335257.html 20 January 2014 live According to the Interior Ministry's official website, demonstrators captured and beat one Berkut riot-police officer who was taken to the opposition-occupied House of Trade Unions and later sent to a hospital for treatment. Videos show protesters throwing molotovs at riot police officers, injuring some of them.http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/22/ukraine-protests-video-molotov-cocktails_n_4647496.html?1390433763 Paul Vale Ukraine Protest Video Shows Demonstrators Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Armoured Police HuffPost 19 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140929000648/http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/22/ukraine-protests-video-molotov-cocktails_n_4647496.html?1390433763 29 September 2014 dead On 23 January 235 officers were reported injured with 104 hospitalized.http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010891/ uk:Кількість постраждалих на Грушевського активістів сягнула майже 160 людей – КМДА Ukrayinska Pravda 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124110337/http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2014/01/23/7010891/ 24 January 2014 live 23 January 2014 uk By 25 January, the MVS reported that 285 police officers were injured, 104 of which were hospitalised, and 1,340 had fallen ill (primarily from pneumonia and hypothermia).http://news.liga.net/news/politics/966904-na_grushevskogo_zaboleli_bolee_tysyachi_militsionerov_mvd.htm ru:На Грушевского заболели более тысячи милиционеров – МВД 25 January 2014 25 January 2014 1 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201212924/http://news.liga.net/news/politics/966904-na_grushevskogo_zaboleli_bolee_tysyachi_militsionerov_mvd.htm dead ru Domestic responses Vitali Klitschko blamed the government for having the blood of protestors on his hands after he did not receive an answer for demands for snap elections and repeal of the "criminal laws."Ukraine protest movement: At least 4 killed in clashes with police http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/22/world/europe/ukraine-protests/ CNN 22 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123020038/http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/22/world/europe/ukraine-protests/ 23 January 2014 live The agitators were described as young men who are 'tired of waiting for action' and impatient with both the regime's actions and opposition's inaction. Ukrainian media linked the action to a hitherto little-known right-wing youth group called "Right Sector".https://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-protesters-gear-rally-amid-protest-curbs-082320078.html Oleksandr Savochenko Stuart Williams President warns clashes threaten all Ukraine as fighting rages Yahoo! News 20 January 2014 22 January 2014 24 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140124073040/http://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-protesters-gear-rally-amid-protest-curbs-082320078.html Arseniy Yatsenyuk claimed the actions of the radical protesters were orchestrated by the government to create a pretext for further repressions. Other commentators said that rioters appeared to have the support of the majority of protesters on the scene and did not represent a minority of the Euromaidan movement. Ukraine's Prosecutor General Viktor Pshonka blamed the situation on "two months of rhetoric from irresponsible politicians, their shallow promises and impunity for crimes." Meanwhile, the Interior Ministry stated that they reserved the right to use even greater force, defending their use of rubber ammunition, and outright denied the use of water canons on protesters.http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/kyiv-police-acted-not-as-heavy-handedly-as-permitted-by-law-interior-ministry-says-335282.html Kyiv police acted not as heavy-handedly as permitted by law, Interior ministry says Kyiv Post 20 January 2014 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140120210826/http://www.kyivpost.com/content/kyiv/kyiv-police-acted-not-as-heavy-handedly-as-permitted-by-law-interior-ministry-says-335282.html 20 January 2014 live According to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry "the police did not act as harshly as they are allowed to in such a situation by the law" and they would have "had the right to use firearms."http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186684.html Kyiv police acted not as heavy-handedly as permitted by law -ministry Interfax-Ukraine 20 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201210636/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186684.html 1 February 2014 dead 21 January 2014 The Party of Regions thanked law enforcement officers who were on duty and in a statement, considered "criminal and immoral the actions of the opposition, which organized the riots on Hrushevskoho Street and on European Square." The party called for a 'nationwide dialogue', and it reminded the opposition of their "responsibility for the European future of Ukraine,"20 January 2014 http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186629.html Regions Party calls for peaceful settlement of crisis Interfax-Ukraine 1 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140201210639/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186629.html 21 January 2014 and Regions members in Luhansk called for the President to declare a state of emergency in the region.http://www.unian.net/politics/874530-regionalyi-prizyivayut-yanukovicha-vvesti-chrezvyichaynoe-polojenie.html ru:Регионалы призывают Януковича ввести чрезвычайное положение 21 January 2014 22 January 2014 ru 3 February 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140203085835/http://www.unian.net/politics/874530-regionalyi-prizyivayut-yanukovicha-vvesti-chrezvyichaynoe-polojenie.html Following the deaths attributed to police that occurred on 21–22 January, President Yanukovych released a statement saying he felt "deep regret" over Wednesday's deaths and condemned the violence "provoked by political extremists." Party of Regions MP Arsen Klinchayev stated during a memorial service in Luhansk for those killed on 22 January by police, "These people were against the government. Nobody has the right to use physical force against police officers. And then they have their sticks, then stones, then something else. The police have the right to defend their lives. So I think it right that these four people were killed. Moreover, I believe that you need to be stricter."http://www.radiosvoboda.org/content/article/25239158.html uk:Луганський регіонал назвав правильною загибель людей у Києві Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 3 January 2014 uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140125145311/http://www.radiosvoboda.org/content/article/25239158.html 25 January 2014 live 23 January 2014 Радіо Свобода Prime Minister Mykola Azarov in an interview with BBC denied police being armed and denied any being located on the roofs of buildings, and that the shooting of protesters must have been done by provocateurs attempting to escalate violence.http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/politics/2014/01/140122_azarov_interview_ko.shtml uk:Микола Азаров: демонстрантів могли застрелити провокатори Mykola Azarov: The demonstrators could shave been shot by provocateurs uk 23 January 2014 24 January 2014 BBC Ukrainian 23 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140123220534/http://www.bbc.co.uk/ukrainian/politics/2014/01/140122_azarov_interview_ko.shtml Later, Party of Regions MP Evheny Balitsky accused NATO of deploying snipers to kill the victims.ru:В ПР говорят, что активиста на Грушевского мог убить снайпер НАТО http://news.liga.net/news/politics/965091-v_pr_govoryat_chto_aktivista_na_grushevskogo_ubil_snayper_nato.htm Liga 23 January 2014 23 January 2014 ru https://web.archive.org/web/20140125110312/http://news.liga.net/news/politics/965091-v_pr_govoryat_chto_aktivista_na_grushevskogo_ubil_snayper_nato.htm 25 January 2014 dead International reactions Supranational and international organizations The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, in a phone call to President Yanukovych on 23 January, said that "if the situation in Ukraine is not stabilised, the EU would assess possible consequences for bilateral relations".http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-53_en.htm?locale=en Phone call between President Barroso and President Yanukovych on the situation in Ukraine 23 January 2014 Press Release Database Communication department of the European Commission 23 January 2014 live 3 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203232528/http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-53_en.htm?locale=en The presidents of the Nordic Council and the Baltic Assembly issued a joint statement condemning "the use of force and violence in Kyiv to disperse protesters who over the last weeks have expressed their support for Ukraine's integration into the European Union."http://www.riigikogu.ee/index.php?id=178330 Joint Statement by the Presidents of the Nordic Council and Baltic Assembly 23 January 2014 The Parliament of Estonia 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219010727/http://www.riigikogu.ee/index.php?id=178330 19 February 2014 dead The foreign ministers of the Visegrád Group issued a joint statement condemning the protest killings, stating "the killing of demonstrators which cannot be justified by any reason."Joint statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia http://www.msz.gov.pl/en/news/joint_statement_of_the_ministers_of_foreign_affairs_of_the_czech_republic__hungary__poland_and_slovakia Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201213508/http://www.msz.gov.pl/en/news/joint_statement_of_the_ministers_of_foreign_affairs_of_the_czech_republic__hungary__poland_and_slovakia 1 February 2014 live Additionally, the group wrote that "the fundamental rights of Ukrainian citizens – including freedom of assembly, freedom of expression and media – must be fully respected and protected." States across the world The Foreign Minister of Austria, Sebastian Kurz, said after learning of the killings on 21 January that "it is shocking that young demonstrators had to pay with their lives today, simply because they demanded more democracy and expressed their annoyance about the government's refusal to enter into dialogue. My deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the victims."Kurz demands full investigation for Ukraine deaths http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2014/kurz-fordert-vollstaendige-aufklaerung-der-todesfaelle-in-der-ukraine.html https://archive.today/20140126120630/http://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/foreign-ministry/news/press-releases/2014/kurz-fordert-vollstaendige-aufklaerung-der-todesfaelle-in-der-ukraine.html dead 26 January 2014 Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs 21 January 2014 Kurz called on all parties to practice restraint, dialogue, and called for a full investigation into the protester deaths. The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on 22 January, expressing its "grave concern" over the developments in Ukraine, stating that Bulgaria expected "a full and impartial investigation and punishment of those responsible for the deaths of demonstrators," and regretted that Ukrainian authorities had not "taken into account" EU calls to reform "the adopted restrictive laws [to be] in line with international norms."Statement of the MFA of the Republic of Bulgaria on the escalation of the situation in Ukraine http://www.mfa.bg/en/events/6/1/1263/index.html Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140201221949/http://www.mfa.bg/en/events/6/1/1263/index.html 1 February 2014 Bulgaria "urge[s] the government of Ukraine to respect the fundamental rights of the citizens – the freedom of expression, press freedom and the right of assembly. We call [on] the opposition forces to restrain and cautiously take actions." The Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Baird, described the protester killings as "disturbing," believing the situation in Ukraine "obviously requires condemnation and response" from the international community.Chase Steven Western countries mulling sanctions as riots continue in Kiev https://www.theglobeandmail.com/try-it-now/?articleId=16461825 25 January 2014 The Globe and Mail 22 January 2014 23 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140123122227/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/try-it-now/?articleId=16461825 "All options are on table. I think we need to be very clear that we can't remain silent, but I think it will be absolutely essential for us to consult with like-minded [partners], particularly the United States and European Union." Canada summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to the Department of Foreign Affairs on 22 January, warning the Ukrainian envoy that the Canadian government was now "actively considering" sanctions and other options based on the events. The Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jan Kohout, expressed shock and dismay at both the violence in Kyiv and legal action against protesters, stating, "I am turning to the President of Ukraine to work for the abolition of the legislation drastically restricting the freedom of expression and assembly whose passing last week resulted in the stepping up of the demonstrations."Czech Foreign Minister says he is shocked at violence in Kiev http://www.praguepost.com/czech-news/35643-news-briefing-thursday-jan-23-2014 The Prague Post 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124011035/http://www.praguepost.com/czech-news/35643-news-briefing-thursday-jan-23-2014 24 January 2014 dead Kohout also stated that "[the Czech Republic] has long supported the transformation process in Ukraine and the Ukrainian democratic activists and it will continue to do so." The French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Laurent Fabius, summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to explain the killings, describing the summoning as "a gesture to show that there is condemnation on France's part...There were orders to fire on the crowd, which is clearly unacceptable."Ukraine protesters expand Kyiv camp after failure of talks with Yanukovych http://www.dw.de/ukraine-protesters-expand-kyiv-camp-after-failure-of-talks-with-yanukovych/a-17384420 Deutsche Welle 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124115404/http://www.dw.de/ukraine-protesters-expand-kyiv-camp-after-failure-of-talks-with-yanukovych/a-17384420 24 January 2014 dead The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, expressed "outrage" over 22 January killings. "We expect the government in Ukraine to ensure democratic freedoms, notably the right to demonstrate, the protection of lives and the end of the use of force," said Merkel.Merkel says outraged over Ukraine crackdown https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-germany-idUSBREA0M0W520140123 Reuters 23 January 2014 1 February 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140201222429/https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/23/us-ukraine-germany-idUSBREA0M0W520140123 "We are greatly worried, and not only worried, but also outraged at the way laws have been pushed through that call these freedoms into question." Later on 24 January, the Foreign Office summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to explain the German government's stance, saying that it "expect[ed] Ukraine's ambassador to pass on this message without delay to his government, the president and the prime minister."Germany summons Ukraine ambassador over violence http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-01-24/germany-summons-ukraine-ambassador-over-violence/ itv.com 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125054728/http://www.itv.com/news/update/2014-01-24/germany-summons-ukraine-ambassador-over-violence/ 25 January 2014 live The Georgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on 22 January, "express[ing] its deep concern over the death and injury of citizens during the recent events in Ukraine, and conveys its condolences to the families of the victims."Statement of the Georgian Foreign Ministry in reaction to the recent developments in Ukraine http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=59&info_id=17139 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia 22 January 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140203105824/http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=59&info_id=17139 3 February 2014 The Georgian government declared that it "respects the right of each and every country to define its foreign policy priorities, but, at the same time, expects every country to comply with the principles of freedom of assembly and freedom of speech and expression." The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emma Bonino, released a statement on 24 January, stating that "those responsible for the recent deadly incidents must be identified and the emergency legislation recently adopted repealed, in order to ensure demonstrators the peaceful exercise of fundamental rights such as freedom of association, expression and assembly."Ukraine: stop violence, resume dialogue, says Bonino http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Sala_Stampa/ArchivioNotizie/Comunicati/2014/01/20140124_Bonino_Ucraina.htm?LANG=EN Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202163953/http://www.esteri.it/MAE/EN/Sala_Stampa/ArchivioNotizie/Comunicati/2014/01/20140124_Bonino_Ucraina.htm?LANG=EN live 2 February 2014 Additionally, Italy summoned the Ukrainian ambassador the same day to express its concerns over the political situation.Italy summons Ukrainian ambassador in Rome http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2014/01/24/Italy-summons-Ukrainian-ambassador-Rome_9958536.html Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata 24 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140125045227/http://www.ansa.it/web/notizie/rubriche/english/2014/01/24/Italy-summons-Ukrainian-ambassador-Rome_9958536.html 25 January 2014 live The Irish Minister of European Affairs, Paschal Donohoe, called on 23 January for dialogue between the Ukrainian government and opposition, but strongly condemned the government's crackdown. "The message that Ireland is sending to President Viktor Yanukovych and everyone involved is that democratic dialogue is needed to resolve the current impasse. The Ukrainian government must ensure that this violence is brought to an end. Violence cannot be a solution to this or any situation. I witnessed first hand, during a recent trip to Kyiv, the utmost strain and pressure on the people there."Violence cannot be a solution to current impasse in Ukraine – Minister Donohoe http://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/press-releases/press-release-archive/2014/january/minister-donohoe,-ukraine/ Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 23 January 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140219055827/http://www.dfa.ie/news-and-media/press-releases/press-release-archive/2014/january/minister-donohoe%2C-ukraine 19 February 2014 Donohoe also revealed that the Irish government had summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, demanding the "immediate end to the violence and for serious talks" between the government and opposition. Latvia summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 22 January, noting that the Latvian government was "alarmed over the escalation of the situation in Ukraine and strongly condemned violence."Latvia strongly condemns escalation of violence in Ukraine http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/2014/january/23-1/ Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 January 2014 25 January 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140125101958/http://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/news/press-releases/2014/january/23-1/ The ministry released A statement on the following day, "call[ing] upon all the forces and sides in Ukraine to act responsibly, avoiding measures that could further aggravate the situation in the country and lead to an even greater bloodshed." The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, recommended the "responsible" use of sanctions following the deaths on 22 January. Tusk declared his support for a "joint action across the European Union to events in Ukraine and most importantly, a prudent and responsible use of tools that are at the disposal of the international community...Therefore, together with our partners, we will be looking for such a course of action, which will bring the desired effect...to stop the violence and repression against citizens and participants in the democratic opposition in Ukraine."Poland recommends 'prudent joint action' against Ukraine authorities http://www.thenews.pl/1/10/Artykul/159495,Poland-recommends-prudent-joint-action-against-Ukraine-authorities Polskie Radio 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203075822/http://www.thenews.pl/1/10/Artykul/159495%2CPoland-recommends-prudent-joint-action-against-Ukraine-authorities 3 February 2014 live The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs additionally summoned the Ukrainian ambassador to express Poland's "deep concern" over Ukraine's anti-protest legislation and the resulting crackdown.Poland summons Ukraine's ambassador over Kiev violence https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-poland-summons-idUSBREA0L14N20140122 Reuters 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123014221/https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/22/us-ukraine-poland-summons-idUSBREA0L14N20140122 23 January 2014 live The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on 21 January, stating that it "strongly condemns all acts of violence and calls for an inclusive dialogue among all parties expressing concern on the political situation," as well as criticizing the "legislative amendments that impose restrictions on the rights of association and free speech, condemning the right of dissent [that] are contrary to the international obligations of the country."Portugal condena restrições à liberdade e apela a solução democrática para crise política na Ucrânia http://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/os-ministerios/ministerio-dos-negocios-estrangeiros/mantenha-se-atualizado/20140121-mne-ucrania.aspx Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs es 21 January 2014 The Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, stated in a 21 January press conference that "We are confident that the internal problems of any state, including Ukraine, must be resolved through dialogue in the constitutional, legal framework, without any outside meddling."Russian minister describes the 2013 year in Russian foreign policy successes and challenges Nikolay Surkov Rossiyskaya Gazeta http://rbth.co.uk/international/2014/01/22/lavrov_says_russian-us_relations_was_a_productive_cooperation_33451.html 22 January 2014 The Slovak Minister of Foreign Affairs, Miroslav Lajčák, said on 24 January that "when blood was shed, a red line was crossed...This is not an academic issue for us. We have very actively been supporting a European way for Ukraine."Cunningham Benjamin Lajčák reacts to Ukraine violence http://spectator.sme.sk/articles/view/52708/2/lajcak_reacts_to_ukraine_violence.html 25 January 2014 The Slovak Spectator 24 January 2014 1 February 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140201221315/http://spectator.sme.sk/articles/view/52708/2/lajcak_reacts_to_ukraine_violence.html Lajčák further intensely criticized President Yanukovych, remarking that "[t]here is a saying that if a leader does not want to listen to his people, he will hear from them. That is exactly what is happening in Ukraine." Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on 22 January his shock over the violence in Kyiv, condemning the deadly use of force by the Ukrainian security services as "unacceptable," as well as declaring that, as Ukraine's immediate western neighbor, Slovakia and Ukraine "have many things in common." Fico further elaborated by saying, "I appeal to all protesters to refrain from violence. Equally, however, I urge the Ukrainian authorities and all those involved to respect the right of citizens to assemble."Slovakia Shocked by Developments in Ukraine http://en.rsi.rtvs.sk/clanok/rubriky/topical-issue/slovakia-shocked-by-developments-in-ukraine Radio Slovakia International 23 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201232144/http://en.rsi.rtvs.sk/clanok/rubriky/topical-issue/slovakia-shocked-by-developments-in-ukraine 1 February 2014 dead The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on 22 January, "condemn[ing] in the strongest terms the escalating violence between protesters and police in Kyiv," urging all sides to refrain using force.Press statement on the situation in Ukraine http://www.mzz.gov.si/nc/en/newsroom/news/article/6/33053/f7215de43fe5c2f4d2854d53311791a5/ Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs https://web.archive.org/web/20140202114118/http://www.mzz.gov.si/nc/en/newsroom/news/article/6/33053/f7215de43fe5c2f4d2854d53311791a5/ 2 February 2014 dead 22 January 2014 The ministry expressed its condolences for the families of the victims. The Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt has said that after the deadly violence, "it won't be business as usual" as regards to Ukraine–European Union relations. The Swedish minister also stated that "there is no question that the responsibility lies with the regime".Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ukraine-bildt-idUSBREA0L1AY20140122 Bildt says Ukraine crisis 'extremely serious', blames government 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140123014215/https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/22/us-ukraine-bildt-idUSBREA0L1AY20140122 23 January 2014 live 23 January 2014 David Lidington, British Minister for Europe, stated in a press release that "all sides have a responsibility to refrain from violence and avoid actions that might inflame the situation further, and particular responsibility rests with the Ukrainian government and President Yanukovych."http://www.gov.uk/government/news/fco-calls-on-ukrainian-leadership-to-match-words-of-reconciliation-with-action FCO calls on Ukrainian leadership to match words of reconciliation with action 22 January 2014 Foreign and Commonwealth Office 25 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201182241/http://www.gov.uk/government/news/fco-calls-on-ukrainian-leadership-to-match-words-of-reconciliation-with-action 1 February 2014 live The United States, in response to 22 January killing of protesters, revoked the visas of unspecified Ukrainian officials who were linked to the violence.Interfax-Ukraine 21 January 2014 http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186939.html US imposes sanctions against a number of Ukrainian citizens – embassy 22 January 2014 1 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201233457/http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/186939.html dead Volodymyr Oliynyk and Olena Anatoliivna Bondarenko were named among those barred from the U.S.http://tyzhden.ua/News/99870 uk:США закрили в'їзд Олійнику й Бондаренко. Клюєв під питанням Tyzhden 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 uk https://web.archive.org/web/20140221225124/http://tyzhden.ua/News/9987 21 February 2014 live Activists On 23 January supporters picketed the Embassy of Ukraine in Moscow holding a banner "Ukraine, we are with you" and singing the Ukrainian national anthem.live http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/01/24/7011084/ ru:В Москве разогнали акцию за кричалку 'Майдан, поджигай, Бандюкович – убегай!' Ukrayinska Pravda 24 January 2014 24 January 2014 ru https://web.archive.org/web/20140202114510/http://www.pravda.com.ua/rus/news/2014/01/24/7011084/ 2 February 2014 Eleven participants were detained by police. The previous support action was held in Moscow on 2 December.Brian Whitmore The Bolotnaya Maydan https://www.rferl.org/a/the-bolotnaya-maydan/25190663.html Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 5 December 2013 8 December 2013 5 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131205180716/http://www.rferl.org/content/the-bolotnaya-maydan/25190663.html live On 23 January supporters in Minsk, Belarus, laid flowers and showed solidarity with Euromaidan and those who died near the Ukrainian embassy. Police dispersed the crowd and questioned participants for their passport information.http://www.belnovosti.by/minsk/20199-2014-01-23-09-57-48.html ru:Милиция переписывает данные возложивших цветы к памятнику Шевченко Belnovosti.by https://web.archive.org/web/20140202121813/http://www.belnovosti.by/minsk/20199-2014-01-23-09-57-48.html 2 February 2014 ru dead Милиция переписывает данные возложивших цветы к памятнику Шевченко 29 January 2014 http://euroradio.fm/en/police-interested-minskers-laying-flowers-taras-shevchenko-monument Police track people laying flowers to Taras Shevchenko monument (photo) Euroradio.fm 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202180031/http://euroradio.fm/en/police-interested-minskers-laying-flowers-taras-shevchenko-monument 2 February 2014 dead 29 January 2014 Notes nb References 30em External links EuroMaydan Official page Category:2014 in Ukraine Category:Euromaidan Category:Riots and civil disorder in Ukraine Category:2010s in Kyiv Category:January 2014 in Europe Category:February 2014 in Europe Category:Hrushevsky Street (Kyiv)