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New Set Up
Central Rada set up in Kiev following collapse of Russian Empire -
Independence
Ukraine declares independence. -
Stalin Purge
Mass executions and deportations as Stalin launches purge against intellectuals. -
End of Soviet Rule
Armed resistance to Soviet rule ends with defeat of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). -
Neuclear Disaster
A reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power station explodes, sending a radioactive plume across Europe. Desperate efforts are made to contain the damaged reactor within a huge concrete cover. Many armed forces personnel die of radiation sickness. -
Protests
Student protests and hunger strikes bring down government of Vitaliy Masol. -
New Independence
Ukraine declares independence following attempted coup in Moscow: 90% vote for independence in nationwide referendum in December. -
New Leader
Presidential elections: Leonid Kuchma succeeds Leonid Kravchuk. -
New Treaty
Friendship treaty signed with Russia. Ukraine and Russia also reach agreement on the Black Sea fleet. -
New War
Russian parliament approves President Vladimir Putin's request to use Russian forces in Ukraine. The Ukrainian army adopts a state of alert. Ukraine's interim prime minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk accuses Russia of declaring war.
