The anniversary of World War II was marked by scuffles and dozens of arrests in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)
The black-and-orange St. George's ribbon has long been a hallmark of World War II victory celebrations across the post-Soviet countries. But for many, its implications have changed recently -- from a "universal symbol of justice" to "Russian expansionism."
Here is today's map of the security situation in eastern Ukraine, according to the National Security and Defense Council: