Moscow, Russia, August 2004: Riot police confront a group of retired officers during a protest against government changes to their benefitsPhotograph: Dmitry Chebotayev/EPATsikhinvali, South Ossetia, August 2004: South Ossetian troops take cover during their attempt to gain independence from GeorgiaPhotograph: Dmitry Chebotayev/EPAKiev, Ukraine, December 2004: Supporters of Viktor Yushchenko gather in Independence SquarePhotograph: Dmitry Chebotayev/EPA
Andizhan, Uzbekistan, May 2005: Mourners pray at a funeral ceremony for those that were killed by government troops during a period of unrest in the regionPhotograph: Dmitry Chebotayev/EPAMoscow, Russia, August 2005: Muscovites scramble for a free portion of ice-cream which were made in an attempt at a Guinness World recordPhotograph: Dmitry Chebotayev/EPA
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