'They Hate Us': Taking Down The Statue To Russian-Ukrainian Friendship In Kyiv

Work has begun in Kyiv on dismantling a monument celebrating Russian-Ukrainian Friendship. The sculptures were erected in 1982, but Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klichko has now ordered their removal. One set of statues were taken down on April 26.
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