A pro-Russia protester shout slogans and waves a Russian flag outside the regional government building in Donetsk, barricaded by anti-Kyiv protesters, in Eastern Ukraine. (Marko Djurica / Reuters)
In Ukraine Crisis, The Family Feud That Is Divided Donetsk -- Nahlah Ayed, CBC News
In Eastern Ukraine, emotions can run high on both sides of the barricades
AWhen university student Alexander Gnezdelov joined the masked men taking over the state government building in Donetsk earlier this month, he believed it was for a good cause.
The building has since become a second home for Gnezdelov, and a last stand for dozens of others who dream of a self-determining Donetsk.
"To control this building, it's like symbolic," he said in an interview within view of the building, now surrounded by piles of tires, gleaming razor wire, sandbags and a constant crowd.
"This building is not private property, it belongs to the people. To all people…it's our property."
For those now inside it is also a giant, concrete bargaining chip.
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WNU Editor: Below are a few more news reports on what is happening on the ground in eastern Ukraine.
ON THE SCENE: In Ukraine’s East, Fears of Showdown Loom -- VOA
Exclusive: Meet the Pro-Russian Separatists of Eastern Ukraine -- Simon Shuster, Time
‘Feed your army, motherf***ers!’ Raging locals ‘hijack’ RT report as Ukraine troops raid Slavyansk -- RT
On the Front Lines in Ukraine’s Info War -- Jamie Dettmer, Daily Beast
My Comment: It is heartbreaking to see Ukraine becoming divided along these sectarian lines. Everyone is adopting a non-compromising mindset .... with no one interested in negotiations or compromises.With everyone now arming themselves .... the prospect of a civil war breaking out becomes more real with each passing day.
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