"Погляд не зблизька". Замість вступу

Вирішив започаткувати нову рубрику в рамках блогу. Вона буде присвячена моїм поглядам на різні соціальні інститути, проблеми та питання пов'язані з Україною. Одним словом про наболіле, і так як я це бачу і відчуваю. Також готовий до конструктивних коментарів, критики та підтримки. Думати - значить розвиватись. Часи важкі, та рухатись вперед треба..

Перебуваючи закордоном, як ніколи відчуваєш себе українцем, можна сказати справжнім патріотом, і дивишся на проблеми трохи з іншої перспективи. Можливо це наслідок того, що стаєш жертвою іншого медіа простору та швидше частинкою іншого суспільства (якщо звісно спілкуєшся не лише з українцями). Можливо це смуток за домом, і бажання змінити Україну, хоч би на трішки після побаченого і пережитого. Як змінити? Це вже інше питання...

Revolution in Ukraine. Protester speaking about how was he beaten up

One of the victims of Ukraine police forces, speaking about how was he beaten up

His speech in English:

I am from Lviv. Lviv region. What happened to me, is that I came to protest manifestation, at Grushevsky street. I knew that people would need help there. There is a conflict, between people and police.

When there was a clash, a flashbang grenade was thrown and I lost conscience. Next thing I remember - I am being taken by "Berkut" (special police forces) through its corridors. Everybody is hitting me with sticks, legs hands. I was trying to cover myself, shouted "enough!". They offended me, called me with bad words, and kept beating.

Then they passed me to Internal Forces. And told that "This is the one, who throw Cocktails (Molotov) to you". However, i didn't do that. Internal forces were more human, then "Berkut", but there were also ones eager to hit me. Later, they made me take off my clothes, and then say "I love Berkut". And then naked, let me go back to barricades.

I want to say, that I am standing here, all beaten up, with broken hands, swelled face. But nevertheless I will not give up, and will keep on standing. And what is I recommend to others as well.

translated and written down by me

Revolution in Ukraine. Special police forces humiliate two persons and seriously injure others

On January 19, the escalation point of Ukrainian peaceful protests was reached, as people, were not willing to hear more of demagogic talks of opposition leaders, after parliament passed illegal (in terms of voting procedure) and anti-human rights laws.

Groups of people moved from the Maidan place (the main square of Kyiv and Ukraine) towards the buildings of parliament, but were blocked by special military force called "Berkut"(eagles). After series of clashes and fights, protesters managed to make the "Berkut" move the so-called defense line back. 

Unlikely for themselves, two peaceful builders were sleeping in that district. The officers of "Berkut" have beaten them, shot them in point-blank range with rubber bullets and taken their clothes of. Afterwards they were released and made run towards the Maidan. There are they are taken care off by volunteers.

Moreover, during the last night party there are reportedly 17 seriously injured protesters in the closest hospitals. Three of them lost their eyes (as the result of Berkuts' shots) and one got his wrist amputated.

Journalists of independent media wearing "Press" signs and not taking part in protests, are also shot with rubber bullets on purpose, by snipers who were put by police.

These facts are neglected in all of the state owned channels, as well by those, who are in hands of oligarchs supporting ruling party.

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