Euromaidan Protests Prompt Sudden Change in Government (nov 11, 2013 – feb 9, 2014)

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After promising to work toward a relationship with the European Union, President Yanukovych, who ran for president again and won in 2010, changes political direction and begins to orient Ukraine toward Russia. This, combined with the controversial arrest of political opponent Yulia Tymoshenko, spark widespread protests about perceived government corruption. There are protests across the country, centering on Maidan Square in Kyiv. At least 130 people, primarily civilians, are killed. Yanukovych flees to Russia, the new leadership commits to orienting Ukraine toward the European Union.

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