Protests in Ukraine escalate

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Russia positions 55,000 troops by its border with Ukraine in latest sign of aggression by Putin as fears grow he is preparing for war

Vladimir Putin has deployed 55,000 troops on the Ukrainian border in Russia's latest muscle-flexing exercise prompting fears of an invasion.
The sudden influx of feet on the grounds adds to up to 7,500 Russian soldiers already stationed in Ukraine.
Putin's deputy defence minister Ihor Dolhov made the announcement in Kiev, where officials are said to be convinced Russia is attempting to topple the government.

Dolhov told Russian news outlet Liga.net at a press conference: 'Currently, Russia has amassed about 55,000 servicemen near the Ukrainian border.
'The presence of the Russian regular army on the territory of Ukraine varies from 5,000 to 7,500 soldiers.
'In Crimea, this figure is 23,000 troops, of which 9,000 are on the administrative border.'
There have also been reports of another buildup of soldiers in Belarus near the Ukrainian border, according to Unian.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...aring-war.html

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Eduard Zebin, call sign “Fizyk” was killed yesterday when he stepped on a mine. Eduard was from Dnipro and enlisted in the Armed Forces of Ukraine when the Russian invasion and war started. An experienced soldier, he wanted to defend his country and the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!

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THREE YEARS AGO

Date: December 1, 2013 Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Euromaidan rally in Kyiv with over 1 million people demanding government resign

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Euromaidan PR ‏@EuromaidanPR 22h22 hours ago Ukraine

A warm surprise on a cold winter day, soldier returns from ATO to propose marriage





video is so sweet

https://www.facebook.com/NashePrykar...2736049849034/

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Today we celebrate Armed Forces Day in Ukraine

We send our love and warmest greetings to all the brave men and women defending our Homeland, fighting for our freedom and our territorial integrity.

Слава Україні! Героям слава!
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!





wow, what a video!

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President Petro Poroshenko
Петро Порошенко

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Дякую кожному, хто захищає Україну!
Thank you to everyone who keeps the Ukraine!



Ukrainian leaders greet troops on 25th Armed Forces Day anniversary

Ukrainian leaders on December 6 are congratulating men and women of the armed forces on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the country's Armed Forces Day.

"From the bottom of my heart I congratulate you on the 25th anniversary of the Armed Forces Day of Ukraine," Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko wrote on his Facebook page.

Video of his remarks
https://www.facebook.com/petroporosh...8549433612783/

Poroshenko went to the front lines to thank the troops -







Ukraine's Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said Ukraine is proud of its armed forces.
"The country is proud of its troops, which guard our freedom and independence. Happy holidays," Groysman wrote on his Facebook page.
The PM expressed his gratitude to each military serviceman and servicewoman for their indomitable will, fortitude and patriotism.

Verkhovna Rada Chairman Andriy Parubiy, meanwhile, said Ukraine's modern fighting force has been created by the efforts of "dedicated sons and daughters of Ukraine, true patriots, who replaced yesterday's Soviet units and pledged their allegiance to the people of Ukraine, often risking their livelihood or even their lives."
"I bow my head in honor to all the generations of soldiers and warriors for Ukraine's independence, and especially to honor the heroes of the war of liberation in Donbas. On this day special thanks go to all Ukrainian soldiers who sacrifice to defend the independence of Ukraine and preserve stability in the free world," Parubiy said in comments posted on the parliament's website.

Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov said Ukraine's army has become one of best in Europe.
"Today you are guarding Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the state interests of Ukraine, its European future. You are persevering peace and ensuring the well-being of our citizens, heroically and resolutely fulfilling your constitutional duty, repelling the aggressor," NSDC's press service quoted him as saying.

http://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/388679.html

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Misha Kolchin Pokydchenko from Transcarpathia was killed (yesterday) near Opytne, Donetsk Oblast.
He first served with Pravy Sektor and then joined the 128th Infantry Brigade, 15th Battalion.
He was born November 14 1989 and was in the army since the beginning of the war.

Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!

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Military parade #Lviv today, with thanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine @GeneralStaffUA and the volunteers @ARMY_SOS that support them

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Ukraine Armed Forces turns 25 with brand new SOF (special operation forces)training center opened in Zhytomyr region

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Volunteers cooking for Ukrainian Army - Rivnomu





LOL!

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Chernihiv, Ukraine. Fallen Warriors

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Remember those ugly, gray and depressing buildings and other structures dating back to the Soviet era. Well, they're still around, unfortunately, but activists, locals, and artists have found many interesting ways to brighten up urban surroundings.

Mural in Kharkiv




Row of garages turns into a library, Irpen



Patriotic Kozak theme in town of Oktyrtsia



Embroidered wall in Vinnytsia

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Ukraine News ‏@UaNews_online 2h2 hours ago Kyiv records 70 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donbas in 24 hours



Euromaidan PR ‏@EuromaidanPR 18h18 hours ago
#ATO press center reports that 3 war fighters KIA and 2 WIA yesterday.

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UNHCR Ukraine ‏@UNHCRUkraine 23h23 hours ago

Last night our largest convoy this year - 54 trucks - reached the city of Luhansk with aid for people affected by conflict in east

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Ihor Chervonny, call sign “Goodwin”, volunteer fighter with Pravy Sektor, was killed in the Donbas on the night of December 10. Ihor was from Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast.

Ihor took part in patriotic actions and helped build roadblocks since the beginning of Russian aggression in Ukraine. In 2014, he joined Pravy Sektor, and served in the 93th Brigade in the Special Assault Unit Karpatska Sich.

Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!