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While passing out leaflets encouraging people to come and support the protest, Maksym
Androsovich, 21, said he wasn't interested in the protest at first but changed his mind after a brutal
police raid Nov. 30 to clear Independence Square, the epicenter of the demonstrations.
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"The government simply found the people who will serve as whipping boys," Androsovich said.
"Instead, top officials should be held responsible " the interior affairs minister, the prime minister
and the president."
"People of Ukraine, this is your moment. This is about the future of Ukraine, the future that you
deserve," McCain said. "The free world is with you, the U.S. is with you, and I am with you."
U.S. Senators John McCain and Chris Murphy joined the rally Sunday.

2. On Tuesday, opposition lawmakers will attempt to bring down the government in a no-confidence
vote, a key demand of protesters.
"I want Ukraine in the EU, and I want the bandits out of their seats in the government," said Yuriy
Mazur, 19, a student who came to Kiev from the western Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk to
protest. "I will stay till we oust this government."
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/12/15/ukraine-protests-rally/4030727/
KIEV, Ukraine " About 200,000 poured into the streets of the capital here Sunday as protests
entered their fourth week amid increased pressure by the U.S. and its allies after the Ukrainian
government backed away from a deal with the European Union.
On Tuesday, Yanukovych said he would sign the EU deal next spring. But two days later, Ukrainian
officials announced that the president would go to Moscow on Tuesday to finalize a trade deal with
Russia, prompting a large turnout Sunday in the hopes of derailing the initiative.
Pro-European Union activists, one waving the EU flag, gather during a rally in Independence Square
in Kiev, Ukraine, on Dec. 15, 2013.(Photo: Efrem Lukatsky, AP)
Ukrainians pour into streets in massive rally

3. Ukrainian protestors shout slogans in Kiev amid questions about the country's future ties to the
West and Russia. Tatyana Zenkovich epaFullscreenA crowd of pro-European Union activists
estimated at about 200,000 gather in Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013
The opposition's morale remains strong after nearly four weeks of daily protests. Sergei Grits
APFullscreenAt least 200,000 pro-European demonstratorsand Ukrainian opposition supporters
wave Ukrainian and European flags during a mass rally on Independence Square in Kiev on
December 15, 2013. Viktor Drachev, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenUS Senator John McCain waves to
protestors during a mass rally in Independence Square. McCain told more than 200,000 EU
supporters rallying in Kiev on Sunday that Washington backed their desire for European integration.
"To all Ukraine, America stands with you," he called out to the cheering crowd. "The free world is
with you, America is with you, I am with you... Ukraine will make Europe better and Europe will
make Ukraine better." Genya Savilov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenPro-European Union activists
gather during a rally in Independence Square. Efrem Lukatsky, APFullscreenA protestor with the
Virgin Mary in Independence Square in Kiev. Genya Savilov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenA man with
a mustache painted in the colors of the Ukrainian flag participates inthe rally on December 15 in a
fresh show of force against President Viktor Yanukovych after his failure to sign a key EU
agreement. Yuriy Dyachyshyn, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenUkrainian, pro-European protestors
shout slogans as one of them holds a picture of jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko. Tatyana
Zenkovich, epaFullscreenPeople shout slogans in Independence Square in Kiev. Yuriy Dyachyshyn,
AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenDemonstrators supporting a pact with the European Union shout
slogans as they listen to opposition leader Oleh Tyahnybok at a rally at Independence Square on
Dec. 13 in Kiev. PresidentViktor Yanukovych hasoffered amnesty for all protesters facing criminal
charges during recent anti-government demonstrations. Dmitry Lovetsky, APFullscreenProtesters
wearing gas masks hold a huge Ukrainian national flag as they picket during talks between
President Viktor Yanukovych and leaders of the opposition. Genya Savilov, AFP/Getty

4. ImagesFullscreenPro-European Union protesters perform at Independence Square in Kiev. Dmitry
Lovetsky, APFullscreenA demonstrator holds a Ukrainian flag in front of riot police guarding the
government building district in Kiev. Zurab Kurtsikidze, epaFullscreenRiot police guard the
government building district. Protest leaders vowed to continue protests until President Viktor
Yanukovych steps down and orders new elections. Zurab Kurtsikidze, epaFullscreenA protester
reinforces a barricade in downtown Kiev. Zurab Kurtsikidze, epaFullscreenDemonstrators stand on a
makeshift barricade at Independence Square. Viktor Drachev, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenActivists
supporting a pact with the European Union build a makeshift barricade on Dec. 12 in Kiev, Ukraine.
Anatoly Maltsev, epaFullscreenPeople supporting a pact with the European Union attend a rally at
Independence Square in Kiev. Protesters set up new barricades in other areas of the city after riot
police overran their makeshift camps on Dec. 11. Zurab Kurtsikidze, epaFullscreenA man plays
piano in front ofCity Hall in Kiev. Anti-government protest leaders vowed to continue their protests
until President Viktor Yanukovych resigns. Zurab Kurtsikidze, epaFullscreenProtesters set up a
barricade in downtown Kiev. Anatoly Maltsev, epaFullscreenProtesters set up a barricade in
downtown Kiev. Zurab Kurtsikidze, epaFullscreenA group of protesters demonstrate at
Independence Square on Dec. 11. The writting on the flag reads "Goshcha," the home city of the
group. Sergei Grits, APFullscreenAnti-government activists warm themselves near a bonfire during a
rally at Independence Square. Sergei Grits, APFullscreenDemonstrators supporting a pact with the
European Union guard a barricade during clashes with riot police at a barricade at Independence
Square. Security forces battled protesters as they began tearing down an encampment in the center
of the capital. Efrem Lukatsky, APFullscreenAnti-government protesters defend their barricades
against an attack by riot police at Independence Square in Kiev. Security forces pulled out after a
nine-hour standoff with thousands of demonstrators. Viktor Drachev, AFP/Getty
ImagesFullscreenActivists guard a barricade during clashes with riot police at Independence
Square. Efrem Lukatsky, APFullscreenRiot police, left, storm a barricade on Dec. 11. Dmitry
Serebrykov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenRiot police help an elderly protester as they storm a tent
encampment. Sergei Chuzavkov, APFullscreenRiot police battle demonstrators. Dmitry Serebrykov,
AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenDemonstrators, police clash at a barricade in Independence Square.
Vasily Maximov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenRiot police remove an activist from a tent camp. Sergei
Chuzavkov, APFullscreenRiot police clash with protesters. Sergei Supinsky, AFP/Getty
ImagesFullscreenA worker destroys a barricade blocking the government building district on Dec.
10 in Kiev. Roman Pilipym, European Pressphoto AgencyFullscreenPeople help a wounded protester
in Kiev. Dmitry Serebrykov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenUkrainian riot police displace pro-European
Union activists from government buildings in Kiev on Dec. 9. Hundreds of police in full riot gear
flooded into the center of Kiev as mass anti-government protests gripped the Ukrainian capital for
another week. Sergei Chuzavkov, APFullscreenA young man stands on barricades defended by proEuropean Union activists next to Ukrainian government buildings in Kiev. Protests sparked when
President Viktor Yanukovych and his government refused to sign a trade agreement with the EU.
Sergei Chuzavkov, APFullscreenPro-European Union activists gather in their tent camp on
Independence Square in Kiev. Sergei Chuzavkov, APFullscreenA pro-European Union protester
presents flowers to Ukrainian security forces as they hold the line near protesters' barricade.
Anatoly Maltsev, epaFullscreenA Ukrainian security officer holds a bunch of white flowers given by a
protester while blocking the road next to pro-European Union activists. Sergei Grits,
APFullscreenRiot police move in to disperse people near the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kiev.
Roman Pilipey, epaFullscreenProtesters face riot police in front of the Cabinet of Ministers building
in Kiev. Roman Pilipey, epaFullscreenUkrainian security officers try to disperse protesters from a
blockade at the Cabinet of Ministers building in Kiev. Roman Pilipey, epaFullscreenProtesters stay in
line near the presidential office in Kiev. Sergey Dolzhenko, epaFullscreenRiot police stand guard in
front of the presidential office in Kiev on Dec. 9, where thousands of demonstrators demanded the
Ukrainian government's resignation. Sergeyt Dolzhenko, epaFullscreenA Pro-European Union
activist warms himself near a bonfire at Independence Square in Kiev on Dec. 9. Alexander

5. Zemlianichenko, APFullscreenPro-European protesters stand on a barricade. Zurab Kurtsikidze,
epaFullscreenAman watches protesters from the scaffolding of an unfinished Christmas tree with a
portrait of jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko during a rally at Independence Square on Dec.
8. Sergey Dolzhenko, epaFullscreenA priest blesses the soldiers of the Ukrainian Interior forces near
a barricade, which was built by protesters. Sergey Dolzhenko, epaFullscreenSoldiers of the
Ukrainian Interior forces form line to block protesters. Zurab Kurtsikidze, epaFullscreenAntigovernment protesters gather in Independence Square on Dec. 8. Brendan Hoffman, Getty
ImagesFullscreenPro-European Union activists shout slogans during a rally in Independence Square
in KIev, Ukraine.The third week of protests continued Dec. 8 with an estimated 200,000 Ukrainians
occupying central Kiev to denounce President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to turn away from
Europe and align this ex-Soviet republic with Russia. Ivan Sekretarev, APFullscreenPro-European
Union activists gather behind barricades next to the Ukrainian Government building in Kiev,
Ukraine. Sergei Grits, APFullscreenRiot police officers stand in line in front of the presidential
offices during an opposition rally in Kiev. Anatoly Maltsev, European Pressphoto
AgencyFullscreenPro-European Union activists shout slogans during a rally in Independence Square,
KIev, Ukraine. Ivan Sekretarev, APFullscreenVitali Klitschko, the leader of the Ukrainian opposition
party UDAR, attends the pro-European protest rally at Independence Square. Anatoly Maltsev,
epaFullscreenPro-European Union activists build barricades next to the Ukrainian Government
building in Kiev. Sergei Grits, APFullscreenA protester hammers at a statue of former Soviet leader
Vladimir Lenin as others gather around after it was toppled during a pro-European protest in
downtown Kiev. Sergey Dolzhenko, European Pressphoto AgencyFullscreenPro-European protesters
rallying in Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine. Andres Kravchenko, epaFullscreenRiot police
form a line near the presidential administration building. Alexey Furman,
epaFullscreenDemonstrators carry a huge Ukrainian national flag during a protest against the
government at Independence Square. Sergey Dolzhenko, epaFullscreenProtesters rest after
occupying the city hall building. Sergey Dolzhenko, epaFullscreenDemonstrators protest against a
decision to scrap a deal with the European Union during a Dec. 1 rally in downtown Kiev. More than
100,000 demonstrators chased away police as they staged a rally, defying a government ban on
protests at Independence Square. Sergei Grits, APFullscreenProtesters try to break through a line of
riot police near the presidential administration building. Sergey Dolzhenko, epaFullscreenA molotov
cocktail explodes in front of police. Sergei Supinsky, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenRiot police protect
the presidential adminstration office in Kiev. Ilya Varlamov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenProtesters
build up a barricade near Independence Square. Sergey Dolzhenko, epaFullscreen
On Saturday, authorities announced that three Kiev officials as well as the deputy head of the
national security council were being investigated for the police raid, with two of them being
suspended immediately. Protesters, however, aren't satisfied.
4 in Kiev." data-id="">A protester wears a European Union flag as demonstrators blockade the
Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers building on Dec. 4 in Kiev. Sergei Supinsky, AFP/Getty
ImagesFullscreenOpposition activists carry a giant Ukrainian flag during a rally in downtown
Kiev.Thousands of people gathered at Independence Square, where priests chanted prayers as
demonstrators vowed to keep protesting President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to not sign an
agreement with the European Union. Sergei Chuzavkov, APFullscreenVolunteers prepare a soup for
protesters at Independence Square. Sergei Supinsky, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenA demonstrator
collects firewood. Sergei Grits, APFullscreenProtesters with faces painted in the colors of the
Ukrainian and European Union flags kiss at a makeshift camp on Independence Square. Genya
Savilov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenProtesters demonstrate against police violence during a rally in
front of the parliament building on Dec. 3 in Kiev, Ukraine. The government survived a noconfidence vote after the prime minister apologized for a brutal police crackdown on demonstrators

6. protesting against the rejection of a pact with the European Union. Genya Savilov, AFP/Getty
ImagesFullscreenPeople protest near the parliament building in Kiev. A no-confidence vote against
the government needed 226 votes to pass but only received 186. Anatoly Maltsev, European
Pressphoto AgencyFullscreenPolice guard the parliament building as protesters demonstrate against
a decision to scrap a treaty with the European Union. The banner reads, "Ukrainian parliament is
with people." Alexey Furman, European Pressphoto AgencyFullscreenPeople shout slogans outside
the parliament building as politicians rejected a no-confidence vote against the government of
President Viktor Yanukovych. The banner reads, "Nobody, except us." Alexey Furman,
epaFullscreenProtesters rally in front of the parliament building. Ivan Sekretarev, APFullscreenA
demonstrator waves the Ukrainian national flag at Independence Square in Kiev. Anatoly Maltsev,
epaFullscreenPeople shout slogans and wave Ukrainian and European Union flags during a rally at
Independence Square on Dec. 2 in Kiev. Thousands of protesters declared a general strike,
blockaded government buildings and demanded early elections after President Viktor Read the Full
Write-up Yanukovych scrapped a deal for closer ties with the European Union. Sergei Supinsky,
AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreenA protester swings a chain at police as demonstrators attempt to storm
the presidential administration office in Kiev. Genya Savilov, AFP/Getty ImagesFullscreen