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World History Project

  • Ukraine declares its independence

    Ukraine declares its independence

    The population of Ukraine voted for independence from the USSR (Soviet Union)
  • Russia becomes independent

    Russia becomes independent

    Russia became an independent country after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991.
  • Revolution of Dignity begins in Ukraine

    Revolution of Dignity begins in Ukraine

    The Maidan Revolution were protesters overthrow President Viktor Yanukovych.
  • Russia annexes Crimea

    Russia annexes Crimea

    Crimean and Russian officials signed the Treaty of Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia.
  • Donbas Rebellion

    Donbas Rebellion

    Russian-backed separatists seized government buildings leading to armed conflict with Ukrainian forces.
  • Canada prepares for the worse

    Canada prepares for the worse

    Canada sends ammunition to Ukraine as tensions with Russia escalates.
  • Russia-Ukraine War begins

    Russia-Ukraine War begins

    Vladimir Putin shattered the peace in Europe by unleashing war
  • Germany aid Ukraine

    Germany aid Ukraine

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said ". . . it is our duty to support Ukraine in defending itself Russia¨.
  • Sweden send aid to Ukraine

    Sweden send aid to Ukraine

    Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson stated that Sweden will send military aid to Ukraine.
  • Netherlands helps Ukrainian refugees

    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 joins the European support

    Portugal sends military equipment (lethal and non-lethal) to Ukraine
  • Finland no long on the side lines

    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

    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 answers Ukraine call for help

    Belgium sends humanitarian shelter material to Ukraine.
  • US sends aid 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 joins the fight

    Czech Republic, a NATO member, is the first country to send tanks to the Ukraine.
  • Estonia takes a stand

    Estonia takes a stand

    Estonia expels Russian diplomatic workers and close consulates