Ukraine
Some of the key events about Ukraine
- 1932Millions died in a man-made famine known as the Holodomor
- 1941Nazi Germany invaded Ukraine during World War II, causing widespread destruction
- 1986The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred, releasing radioactive material across Europe
- 1991Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union
- 1991Ukraine's economy collapsed following the dissolution of the Soviet Union
- 1996The new Ukrainian constitution was adopted
- 2004The Orange Revolution led to democratic reforms
- 2004Widespread allegations of fraud marred the presidential election, sparking the Orange Revolution
- 2005Ukraine's economy experienced significant growth
- 2008The global financial crisis severely impacted Ukraine's economy
- 2012Ukraine co-hosted the UEFA Euro 2012 football championship
- 2014The Revolution of Dignity resulted in pro-European political changes
- 2014Russia annexed Crimea, violating Ukraine's territorial integrity
- 2014Armed conflict broke out in eastern Ukraine between government forces and Russia-backed separatists
- 2017Visa-free travel to the European Union was granted for Ukrainian citizens
- 2019The Orthodox Church of Ukraine gained autocephaly
- 2019Ukraine became the poorest country in Europe based on GDP per capita
- 2022Ukraine became a candidate for European Union membership
- 2022Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, causing widespread destruction and displacement
- 2023Ukraine's grain exports reached record levels despite ongoing challenges
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