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Rebel Films presents Ukraine, Masks of the Revolution


April 22, 2016


In February 2014, paramilitary groups fought against the police in the streets of Kiev and ousted President Yanukovych. They imposed a new government. According to western media, they were heroes. But they are actually extreme-right militias, heavily armed. The Right Sector, Azov or Svoboda created parallel irregular forces that easily got out of control. In Odessa, in May 2014, they were responsible for a mass killing without facing any charges. 45 people burnt to death. Why have western democracies not raised a voice in protest? Is it because these Ukrainian nationalist militias actually played a significant role in a larger war. The Ukrainian revolution was strongly supported by US diplomacy. In the new cold war that pits Russia against the USA, Ukraine is in contention. This film by Paul Moreira sheds light on this dark corner of world politics.

To lead off the discussion is Konstantin Goulich, a long time observer of political events in Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet Union.

Time: 7 pm
Location: 252 Bloor Street West,Room 5-260 Toronto, ON
Website: http://socialistaction.ca/rebel
Categories: International

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