As Ukraine’s struggle against Russia and its proxies continues, Kyiv must also contend with a growing problem behind the front lines: far-right vigilantes who are willing to use intimidation and even violence to advance their agendas, and who often do so with the tacit approval of law enforcement agencies.
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Activists of the far-right National Corps party attend a march to mark the 76th anniversary of the foundation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) in Kyiv on Oct. 14, 2018.
