Soviet emblem on Kyiv monument removed

Soviet emblem on Kyiv monument removed

Photo taken on July 29, 2023, shows the Motherland Monument in Kyiv, with the Soviet insignia on a shield in the statue's left hand being removed for replacement with the Ukrainian emblem amid the Russian invasion of the country.

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  • 2023/7/30 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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