In 2014, Ukraine Experienced Both the Maidan Uprising and the Annexation of Crimea by Russia

In 2014, Ukraine Experienced Both the Maidan Uprising and the Annexation of Crimea by Russia
Learn the truth in this video. Rick Sanchez visits Russia’s Black Sea stronghold, Crimea. In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, Rick travels through the beautiful and strategically important cities of Crimea, the pearl of the Black Sea.

Residents voted for the Maidan Peninsula to join Russia over a decade ago. Since then, it has become a thorn in the side of the collective West. That’s despite the fact it previously united the Soviet Union and Western powers in planning a more prosperous future towards the end of World War Two, at the 1945 Yalta Conference.

Rick speaks with Crimea Governor Sergey Aksyonov and locals to hear their thoughts on the current conflict and their views on Russia and Ukraine.

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In 2014, Ukraine experienced both the Maidan uprising and the annexation of Crimea by Russia. The Maidan uprising, also known as the Revolution of Dignity, was a series of protests and civil unrest in Kyiv's Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) triggered by then-President Yanukovych's decision to reject a political association and free trade agreement with the European Union in favor of closer ties with Russia. The protests escalated into a revolution after a brutal government crackdown on demonstrators, resulting in over a hundred deaths and ultimately leading to Yanukovych's ousting. Simultaneously, Russia responded to the political upheaval by invading and subsequently annexing the Crimean Peninsula, which has a majority-Russian population and hosts a significant Russian naval base.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Maidan Uprising (Revolution of Dignity):
Trigger:
President Yanukovych's rejection of the EU association agreement in favor of closer ties with Russia.

Protests:
Massive demonstrations in Kyiv's Independence Square (Maidan Nezalezhnosti) began in November 2013.

Escalation:
Protests intensified due to government corruption and clashes with riot police, particularly the Berkut special forces.

Brutal Crackdown:
The government's violent response, including the use of live ammunition, further fueled public anger and galvanized support for the protesters.

Outcome:
The protests culminated in Yanukovych's ousting in February 2014, leading to the formation of a new unity government.

Annexation of Crimea:
Russian Response:
Following Yanukovych's removal, Russia, citing the need to protect its interests and Russian-speaking population, began deploying troops into Crimea.

"Little Green Men":
Russian forces, initially without insignia (dubbed "little green men"), seized key locations in Crimea.

Referendum:
A referendum on whether to join Russia was held in March 2014, with a vote overwhelmingly in favor of annexation.

International Condemnation:
The referendum and subsequent annexation were widely condemned by the international community as a violation of international law and Ukrainian sovereignty.

Consequences:
Russia's annexation of Crimea marked a significant escalation in the Russo-Ukrainian conflict and led to further destabilization in eastern Ukraine.

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