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Ukraine declares its independence
The population of Ukraine voted for independence from the USSR (Soviet Union) -
Russia becomes independent
Russia became an independent country after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991. -
Revolution of Dignity begins in Ukraine
The Maidan Revolution were protesters overthrow President Viktor Yanukovych. -
Russia annexes Crimea
Crimean and Russian officials signed the Treaty of Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia. -
Donbas Rebellion
Russian-backed separatists seized government buildings leading to armed conflict with Ukrainian forces. -
Canada prepares for the worse
Canada sends ammunition to Ukraine as tensions with Russia escalates. -
Russia-Ukraine War begins
Vladimir Putin shattered the peace in Europe by unleashing war -
Germany aid Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said ". . . it is our duty to support Ukraine in defending itself Russia¨. -
Sweden send aid to Ukraine
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson stated that Sweden will send military aid to Ukraine. -
Netherlands helps Ukrainian refugees
The Netherlands gave €20 million to the UN to support victims of the war in Ukraine. -
Portugal joins the European support
Portugal sends military equipment (lethal and non-lethal) to Ukraine -
Finland no long on the side lines
The Nordic state decided it would supply Ukraine with helmets and bulletproof vests. -
Latvia, a small country, helps too
The Latvian government agreed to send E1.2 million to support the Ukrainian army. -
Belgium answers Ukraine call for help
Belgium sends humanitarian shelter material to Ukraine. -
US sends aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden agrees to send $13.6 billion in aid to the Ukraine (for military purposes) -
Czech Republic joins the fight
Czech Republic, a NATO member, is the first country to send tanks to the Ukraine. -
Estonia takes a stand
Estonia expels Russian diplomatic workers and close consulates