Clashes erupted in Ukraine’s capital of Kiev on Sunday when over 100,000 people defied a government ban on protests and filled Independence Square, furious over the president’s refusal to sign an agreement that would lead to EU integration.

Protests were held in other cities throughout Ukraine as well, bringing roughly 300,000 to the streets.

For over a week, daily protests have been held calling for the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych.

“We are furious,” 62-year-old retired businessman Mykola Sapronov told the Associated Press. “The leaders must resign. We want Europe and freedom.” 

CNN described the scene on Sunday as “reminiscent of Ukraine’s so-called ‘Orange Revolution’ of 2004, where millions joined in peaceful protest against alleged corruption and in defense of democracy.”  From the New York Times:

The Guardian reports that

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