Ukraine Marks 40 Days Since Deadly Protests

Memorial rallies held in Kiev honored those who were killed during mass protests in the city.

People attend a religious service in Independence Square in Kiev on March 30, 2014.GLEB GARANICH / Reuters
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Memorial rallies held in Kiev honored those who were killed during mass protests in the city in February. It is Orthodox church tradition to mark the 40th day after death.

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People attend a religious service in Independence Square in Kiev on March 30, 2014.GLEB GARANICH / Reuters
A gas mask and flowers are seen at the site of the recent clashes in Kiev on March 30, 2014.GLEB GARANICH / Reuters
A woman lays flowers at the site of the recent clashes in Kiev on March 30, 2014.Konstantin Grishin / Reuters