Pray for Ukraine

Protests has gripped Ukraine since the government rejected a far-reaching accord with the EU in favour of stronger ties with Russia in November 2013. They turned violent on 19 January, and deadly on 22 January. At least two people have been shot dead in the capital, Kiev, where confrontation degenerated into rioting after the government brought in tough new legislation to end mass protests on the main square.

Amid the protests, Orthodox priests can be seen trying to prevent clashes between demonstrators and the police.