Date: November 28, 2013
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
On the eve of a decisive EU Summit, thousands of Ukrainians gather on Kyiv’s Independence Square, singing the Ode to Joy as the Euromaidan anthem. As the President traveled to Vilnius, protesters hoped their peaceful demonstration would convince him to sign the EU Association Agreement. 28 Nov 2013 — a historic moment in Ukraine’s fight for European integration. | empr.media
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