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9 of May, 14:31

Kharkiv pensioners on the celebration of may 9 was charged with separatism
During the celebration of Victory Day in Kharkiv, a group of young men started to argue with retirees and asked them to remove St. George's ribbons, informs.

Kharkiv Memorial of Glory came many local residents, including many seniors and veterans.

After laying flowers, when some of the people had already dispersed, Ukrainian activists by wrapping the shoulders of country flags began to approach all, one on the chest was George ribbon and demanded immediately to remove it.

They are calling elderly people "provocateurs" were also required them to present a passport of a citizen of Ukraine. Pensioners even tried to blame the commitment To the so-called separatist ideas.

Coming to the Memorial were outraged by such action.

"This victory (in world war II - ed.) and Russia, Ukraine, and Georgia. We all won! This (known ribbon - ed.) is a symbol of Victory over fascism, " said an elderly woman.

Soon in the conflict decided to intervene by the police. In the end, the veterans were asked to leave.

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