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Ruslana to Yanukovych: You're a dictator

January 28th, 2014
02:48 PM ET

Tensions have risen sharply in Ukraine in recent weeks, where anti-government protesters have been on the frigid streets for months.  Today, President Viktor Yanukovych accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov – just one recent concession to opposition forces.

One woman has been lending her voice to the anti-government forces in Kiev.  Ruslana is a Ukrainian pop star, and she won the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of her country.  She has been a vocal critic of Yanukovych, and told Becky how she feels about the unrest.

"It's unbelievable what's going on my country," Ruslana said.  "This is Ukraine.  I represent my country for many, many years.  I am a singer.  I am a musician.  I want peace and of course I want a lot of changes in my country."

Ruslana also said that the demonstrators are determined to stay strong until they see change.

"We are still together," she said.  "We know that we have power and we want to ask Yanukovych, please stop.  You're a dictator.  We have a lot of aggression from this government.  Please stop, please stop."

 


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