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Protests "in favor of" and "against" wrapping the Soviet Army Monument with Ukrainian flags

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A chain of policemen has separated tonight two groups of protesters - "in favor of" and "against" wrapping the Soviet Army Monument in the center of Sofia with Ukrainian flags. 
The police cordon received reinforcements after verbal exchanges and physical clashes have erupted, BNT reports.



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