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Soviet Army Retakes Ukraine -
Leonid Kravchuk, leader of the Ukrainian Socialist Soviet Republic, declares independence from Moscow. In a referendum and presidential election, Ukrainians approve independence and elect Kravchuk as president. -
Global financial crisis leads to decline in demand for steel, causing price of one of the country's main exports to collapse. Value of Ukrainian currency falls sharply and investors pull out.
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Security forces kill at least 77 protesters in Kyiv. President Yanukovych flees to Russia, opposition takes over. -
Ukraine becomes embroiled US impeachment row over allegations of President Trump attempting to put pressure on the country over investigating possible Democrat president rival Joe Biden. President Zelensky appoints former businessman Denys Shmyhal prime minister with a mandate to stimulate industrial revival and improve tax receipts.