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Protesters take control of Kiev as president flees capital

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People look through windows of the Mezhyhirya residence of Ukraine’s President Yanukovich in the village Novi Petrivtsi
People look through windows of the Mezhyhirya residence of Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich as anti-government protesters and journalists walk on the grounds. Reuters
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People express their joy in front of the main building of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych’s residency. Getty Images
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Anti government protest in Ukraine
A protester poses in a bathtub at the residence of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. EPA
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Anti-government protests in Ukraine.
Protesters watch a ship, which was used as restaurant at the residence of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. EPA
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Thousands of people visited the main residence of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych as anti-government activists took control of it. Getty Images
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Ukrainian MPs Vote To Oust President Viktor Yanukovych
A man poses for a photo on a toilet at President Viktor Yanukovych’s Mezhyhirya estate, which was abandoned by security. Getty Images
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A man holds a golf club with the name of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich on it. AP Photo
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A golf bag featuring the name of Ukraine’s President Yanukovich is pictured at the Mezhyhirya residence of Yanukovich in the village Novi Petrivtsi, outside Kiev
A golf bag featuring the name of Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovich is pictured as anti-government protesters and journalists walk along a golf course at the Mezhyhirya residence. Reuters