Ukraine’s Internet Turns On Its President After He Snubs Europe For Russia

Pro-European Ukrainians take their fury out through memes.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych reportedly blamed his decision to not sign an agreement with the EU on Russian economic "blackmail," but many Ukrainians accuse him of betraying the country. This picture of him and Putin is captioned, "Sold!"

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych reportedly blamed his decision to not sign an agreement with the EU on Russian economic "blackmail," but many Ukrainians accuse him of betraying the country. This picture of him and Putin is captioned, "Sold!"

Via Twitter: @SayFix

Protesters are gathering at Independence Square in Kiev, or the Maidan, the site of huge demonstrations against Yanukovych during 2004's Orange Revolution. Organizers are using the hashtag #євромайдан. Friday is the revolution's ninth anniversary.

Protesters are gathering at Independence Square in Kiev, or the Maidan, the site of huge demonstrations against Yanukovych during 2004's Orange Revolution. Organizers are using the hashtag #євромайдан. Friday is the revolution's ninth anniversary.

Gleb Garanich / Reuters

"How did you think of screwing them over like this right on the anniversary of the Orange Revolution?"

"How did you think of screwing them over like this right on the anniversary of the Orange Revolution?"

Via Twitter: @Vyachik_Cubik

Many Ukrainians hope to repeat the feat, which eventually cost Yanukovych a shot at the presidency. This one uses crowds from anti-Putin protests in Moscow.

Many Ukrainians hope to repeat the feat, which eventually cost Yanukovych a shot at the presidency. This one uses crowds from anti-Putin protests in Moscow.

Via Twitter: @YarikPukach


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