10 dramatic videos from Ukraine's Maidan riots in 2014

The turmoil in Ukraine has been at the center of international attention for over a year now. In 10 dramatic videos, RT recounts the bloody events of winter 2014, which heralded the coup in Kiev and was followed by civil war in eastern Ukraine.

The initially peaceful demonstrations on Kiev’s Independence
Square – known round the world as the EuroMaidan protests -
started in November 2014 as a reaction to the then-President
Viktor Yanukovich’s refusal to sign the EU association deal.
However, by mid-February they spiraled out of control with
protesters and police clashing violently and spilling blood on
the streets of the Ukrainian capital.

The bloodshed began on February 18 as the city descended into
chaos after talks between Yanukovich’s government and the
opposition failed. The next few daysWest Ham have already brought in five players to the club this summer and their summer recruitment drive is showing no signs of coming to an end.

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However, it’s the free agent acquisitions made by the Hammers that have been the real headline-makers this summer.

Borussia Monchengladbach captain Havard Nordtveit has signed a five-year deal with West Ham, turning down offers from Champions League clubs to move to East London.

Valencia winger Sofiane Feghouli also rejected interest from bigger, more glamorous clubs to pen a three-year contract with