Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Fist Fight Breaks Out In Ukraine's Parliament Between Nationalists, Communists, And Separatists



Ukrainian MPs Brawl As Nationalists Are Accused Of Playing Into Russia's Hands -- The Guardian

Communist leader pulled from rostrum as Kiev sends forces to eastern cities to oust protesters occupying government buildings

A brawl erupted in the Ukrainian parliament chamber after the country's communist leader accused nationalists of playing into the hands of Russia by adopting extreme tactics early in the Ukrainian crisis.

Two deputies from the Svoboda far-right nationalist party took exception to the charges by communist Petro Symonenko and seized him while he was talking from the rostrum. His supporters rallied to his defence and a brawl broke out with deputies from other parties joining in and trading punches.

The fight erupted hours after Ukraine launched an "anti-terrorist" operation against pro-Russian separatists occupying government buildings in several of its eastern cities.

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More News On The Ukrainian Parliament Brawl

Lawmakers scuffle in Rada during Symonenko speech -- Kyiv Post
Brawl in Ukraine parliament as communist supports pro-Russia protesters -- Reuters
Fistfight breaks out in Ukraine parliament -- FOX News
Ukraine crisis: Violent brawl at Kiev parliament -- BBC
Brawl in Ukraine parliament as tensions rise in east -- Euronews
MPs scuffle in parliament during speech by Communist Party leader Symonenko -- Interfax Ukraine

My Comment: What a mess .... and what is happening in the Ukraine parliament is probably being mirrored throughout the country.

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