When Ukraine marks a quarter-century of independence today, it will be in the face of a massive disinformation campaign aimed at smearing and discrediting it in the eyes of the world.
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Brian Whitmore: Ukraine at 25
Ukrainian servicemen march during a military parade in Kyiv on August 24, 2016 to celebrate the Independence Day, 25 years since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union. Ukraine marks the 25th anniversary of its freedom from Kremlin rule with moves to sweep away its totalitarian past and embrace a European future while grappling with its tense relations with Russia.
When Ukraine celebrates a quarter of a century of independence today, it'll be under the barrel of a gun.
