Even in Ukraine’s parliament, where brawls and shouting matches are common, the nationalist Svoboda party stands out.
“I
told our boys to follow two paths – sharpen their wit in the library,
and [beef up their muscle] in the gym. We don’t see other methods to
protect our nation,” said party ideologue Irina Farion
after fights broke out as the new parliament convened earlier this month.
The
small but vocal party commenced its work in Ukraine’s new legislature
by dramatically sawing through an iron fence that surrounds parliament
and then brawling with pro-presidential lawmakers for two days.
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