Ukraine commemorates 10 years since 'Euromaidan' protests – DW – 11/21/2023
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Ten years ago today, mass protests began in Kyiv against deepening ties with Russia in what would set the stage for today's conflict. European politicians are visiting in a show of solidarity.
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    Ten years ago, Ukrainians launched their first counteroffensive; against lawlessness, against the attempt to deprive us of our European future.

    “When the civilized world begins to seek compromises with terrorists and make concessions to tyrants, then we all definitely lose,” he said.

    The EU Commission recommended earlier this month that formal membership talks be opened with Ukraine and Moldova, and suggested that member states grant candidate status to Georgia.

    “The courage of the Ukrainian people is unforgotten,” he wrote on X, adding that Ukraine belongs to Europe and Germany stands by its side.

    Ursula von der Leyen in a post on X said that the winter nights of Euromaidan have changed Europe forever, adding that the future of Ukraine lies in the European Union.

    And the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, also said that Ukrainians defended their European choice ten years ago, just "as they are doing now.

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