A European revolution in Ukraine

By Serhiy Kvit. Terms like Maidan, Euromaidan and Eurorevolution have been used in connection with what has happened in Ukraine. But for me European Revolution better describes the tectonic faults in Ukrainian public consciousness that have happened in the last weeks.
Only three months ago, the power of former president Viktor Yanukovych seemed strong and irreversible. He controlled and exploited all of Ukraine's resources; the military forces, fleet, aviation and police were under his command.
Journalists and students who declared their desire to live in a united Europe, sharing its values and professional standards, seemed very naive. Read more...