And while most here wouldn't have the sympathies towards the symbolism of lenin statues as Borotba do, their statement about what is going on and the fusion of the liberal and far right is bang on
Statement of " Borotba "Association About the demolition of the monument of Vladimir Lenin in Bessarabia Square in Kiev
The barbaric destruction of the Lenins' monument on the Bessarabia Square in Kiev, carried out by neo-Nazi militants of so called "Svoboda" (Freedom) party, and other far-right organizations, reveals the true "face" of the kievan opposition, known as "Euro-maidan".
Despite the involvement of a large number of ordinary citizens, political "face" of "Maidan" increasingly consist of ultra-right extremists. From the rostrum of the Maidan today we hear slogans like "Glory to the nation - Death to the enemy!", "Ukraine above all!" Slogans that previously could be heard except on the neo-Nazi gatherings, today sounded at a mass meeting.
The news of the barbaric destruction of the monument of Lenin has not met with condemnation from leaders of the "Maidan", to the contrary - the Liberal opposition support their neo-Nazi sister. We see that the ideological appearance of "Maidan" determines now partly of the liberal opposition, and extreme right-wing neo-Nazi forces.
We see that the European politicians - "democrats" prefer not only to ignore the true chauvinist, xenophobic majority of the "Maidan", but also to indulge them to participate in their actions, thus grossly interfering in the internal affairs of Ukraine. Most likely, the European "democrats" tacitly approve of this shameful act of vandalism done by their Ukrainian political partners .
Kievan events of December 8th have became a watershed, now finally clear who stands for freedom and democracy, and who is simply trying to power and play under the talk about European values. Liberals, both in Ukraine and in Russia showed its willingness to merge ultra-right protest. For the left and democratic forces this should serve as a serious lesson .
Actions of neo-Nazi thugs heavily on the conscience of the authorities. Present regime in Ukraine have steadily grew the ultra-right party "Freedom" as a convenient sparring partner in the elections coming in 2015. Law enforcement authorities condoned the creation of ultra- combat units under the auspices of "Svoboda" and other nationalist organizations .
Monument of Lenin - is not just a piece of granite. It is a symbol of ideas of social liberation, equality, genuine people's democracy, a symbol of the movement towards a new society without rich and poor, free from poverty and exploitation. It is no coincidence that it is the figure of Lenin , as a symbol of social progress, was attacked by the forces of extreme reaction .
The growth of the ultra-right violence covered and encouraged by the liberal wing of the opposition, must end .
We invite all leftists, Democrats, supporters of social progress and justice come together to jointly counter-act to the rise of neo-Nazi pogroms and moods.
They can destroy the monument, but the idea is not to be killed!
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