Russia's War Against Ukraine
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Halya Coynash: Fake Odessa ‘mass riots’ staged for Russian TV
Pro-Russian activist hold anti-Ukrainian and anti-US posters during their rally in front of regional state administration in Black Sea Ukrainian city of Odessa on March 6, 2014.
With attempts to cause real disturbances and protests in Odessa having encountered stubborn resistance, orchestrated versions are being staged, with their participants seemingly receiving money for waving banners, shouting about ‘repression’; blocking roads and overturning cars.