The Revolution Turns Against Itself: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 68)

Subscribe to VICE News here: Clashes in Kiev have escalated between the Kiev Battalions and activists still occupying the city’s Maidan Square. With the Kiev Battalions being comprised largely of former Maidan activists, the clashes are further evidence that the revolution that took place last winter is showing signs of splintering and turning against itself. In this dispatch, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky speaks with both the leader of the Kiev 2 Battalion and Maidan activists on the square. Follow @simonostrovsky on Twitter here: Check out “Crimea: A Look Inside the New Russian Territory“ - Watch all of VICE News’ coverage of the conflict in Ukraine here: Check out the VICE News beta for more: Follow VICE News here: Facebook: Twitter: Tumblr: