Kiev, Ukraine. 2nd February, 2015. Firefighter through the gates of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in Kiev extinguish burning tires. -- Volunteers of the Aidar battalion picket in front of the Ministry of Defense as they protest against a decision to change the leadership of the battalion in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. The Aidar battalion, a volunteer force, and the Defense Minister have agreed that the battalion will be divided into two units. Credit: Igor Golovnov/Alamy Live News


Firefighter through the gates of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in Kiev extinguish burning tires. -- Volunteers of the Aidar battalion picket in front of the Ministry of Defense as they protest against a decision to change the leadership of the battalion in Kiev, Ukraine, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. The Aidar battalion, a volunteer force, and the Defense Minister have agreed that the battalion will be divided into two units. Both of them - one headed by the old leader - will be incorporated into the Defense Ministry and will continue fighting in the country's east against pro-Russian separatists.


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