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Embattled Yanukovych remains defiant, blames opposition for violence

Feb. 19, 2014, 8:36 a.m. | Kyiv Post

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
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In an address to the nation early Feb. 19, an embattled and defiant President Viktor Yanukovych blamed opposition leaders for the latest violence around the country, urging them to "distance themselves from radical forces."

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