
Ukraine: Savchenko's hearing draws opposing rallies outside parliament in Kiev
Opposing groups rallied in front of the Verkhovna Rada in Kiev on Thursday, one in support and the other one against Ukrainian politician Nadezhda Savchenko, as she attended a regulatory commission's meeting to decide on the removal of her immunity.
Prior to entering, Savchenko approached the supporting rally, and spoke to some of its participants.
Savchenko stands accused by the Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yuriu Lutsenko of plotting a terrorist act in parliament. According to Lutsenko, Savchenko planned to open fire and throw grenades at the deputies.

Opposing groups rallied in front of the Verkhovna Rada in Kiev on Thursday, one in support and the other one against Ukrainian politician Nadezhda Savchenko, as she attended a regulatory commission's meeting to decide on the removal of her immunity.
Prior to entering, Savchenko approached the supporting rally, and spoke to some of its participants.
Savchenko stands accused by the Ukrainian Prosecutor General Yuriu Lutsenko of plotting a terrorist act in parliament. According to Lutsenko, Savchenko planned to open fire and throw grenades at the deputies.