An Ukrainian serviceman holds a national flag while standing on APC during a military ceremony near the city of Ghytomyr, on January 5, 2015. President of Ukraine and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko handed military units of the Armed Forces of more than 150 pieces of military equipment and weapons manufactured or remanufactured enterprises of the military-industrial complex of Ukraine. AFP PHOTO / SERGEI SUPINSKY (Photo credit should read)

UKRAINEFrom War to Maidan

  • Has stopped an association agreement with the EU since the then President Viktor Yanukovych in November 2013. Ukraine does not settle. For months the people were protesting against the price of the government for reforms and move closer to Europe.The demonstrations led to the escape Yanukovich and the establishment of a transitional government.
  • The real conflict begins after: Moscow sets in Crimea concealed soldiers, to the Black Sea peninsula adjoins in an illegal referendum Russia in March 2014th After the annexation is in eastern Ukraine through Russian support of local protests against the coup in Kiev a war between the Ukrainian Government and pro-Russian separatist militia, the People's Republics proclaim and strive for the elimination of Ukraine.
  • The diplomatic efforts to settle the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, leading to two peace agreements. The second Minsk Convention of February 2015 is still the basis for the search for a solution, but is considered a failure. In eastern Ukraine will continue fighting, a ceasefire has held but largely.
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