Veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, who say they fought both Nazi forces and Soviet soldiers in a bid to create an independent Ukraine, rallied to demand recognition and benefits.
They clashed with veterans of the Soviet Red Army, who accused them of treachery and Nazi collaboration.
Especially in western Ukraine, nationalists say it is time to honor the partisan veterans as heroes. Many Soviet veterans strongly disagree.
No major injuries or arrests were reported at today's rally.
(AP)
They clashed with veterans of the Soviet Red Army, who accused them of treachery and Nazi collaboration.
Especially in western Ukraine, nationalists say it is time to honor the partisan veterans as heroes. Many Soviet veterans strongly disagree.
No major injuries or arrests were reported at today's rally.
(AP)