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News from and about Ukraine & Ukrainians: Ukrainian Community Press Releases
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BRAMA, February 25, 2001, 6:00pm EST
Anti-Kuchma Protesters march in Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine
Tent tops of the protesters who set camp on Khreshcahtyk are barely visible among the throngs of demonstrators.
On the tent: Students have the right to protest.Behind: Lviv is with you! 
"Kuchma, resign!"
 In Russian: Students aren't Monika. Kuchma isn't Clinton. The white flier advertises www.maidan.org.ua, the official website for the "Ukraine Without Kuchma" action. The rest, we're not sure. 
Representatives from Podil'skyi Raion (Podil County) join the protest.
"Tymoshenko was rescuing the energy sector from collapse" - Former Deputy Premier Tymoshenko was arrested Feb.13 on corruption and bribery charges.
Flags of all colors representing the wide spectrum of political ideologies that have joined the "Ukraine without Kuchma" action.
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Kyiv, Ukraine - Thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets today demanding that President Kuchma resign. It is reported the anywhere from 5,000 to 30,000 people participated in the peaceful demonstration which was concentrated along the main boulevard Khreshchatyk. |
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