MARIUPOL, Ukraine: Several residents in this city in far eastern Ukraine said they want a united country, but they’re split on the use of force to solve Ukraine’s war with Russian-backed separatists.

“We’re all here for a united Ukraine,” said Eduard Fyodorovych, 69, a retired steel worker, standing with friends by the community pigeon roost. But Fyodorovych said he wants protections for Russian language and schools, and he disagrees with the war. “All we want is peace and pensions,” he said.

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