More reaction the the nationalist goings-on in Kyiv today:
Here's a video from RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service on today's march in Kyiv:
Ukrainians Mark Defenders' Day As Thousands March In Kyiv
Thousands in Ukraine marched in support of their armed forces on the annual Defenders' Day. An estimated 4,000 people joined the "March of Heroes" in central Kyiv, with banners proclaiming "Ukraine is united and Independent," "Glory and honor to the defenders of Ukraine," and "Freedom." President Petro Poroshenko established the holiday on October 14 after Russia's annexation of Crimea two years ago and the start of the conflict with pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine.
Here's a nice photo gallery courtesy of RFE/RL's Amos Chapple who has been in eastern Ukraine:
On October 13, Australian artist Guido van Helten completed a large-scale mural in Avdiyivka, an eastern Ukrainian town where fighting between Russia-backed separatists and government troops still takes place 2 1/2 years after the start of a conflict that has killed more than 9,600 people. RFE/RL's Amos Chapple was granted exclusive access to an art project that was greeted with confusion by some locals -- and delight by others.
The Frontline Artist
Another view on the nationalist events in Kyiv:
Not surprisingly, the Kremlin-funded RT network is all over today's nationalist events in Kyiv like a rash: