Ukraine: why is use of force acceptable now

Why was the occupation of government buildings in Ukraine a good thing in January, but a bad thing in April?

Thu, 17 Apr, 2014 - 01:00
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Why was the use of force against protestors unacceptable in January, but acceptable now, against so called ‘militants’ and ‘terrorists’.

Sean Buttimer jnr

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