We will give you our nukes if you respect our country and leave us alone
Change Stance
We are suspending trades with the EU to strengthen our relationship with Russia and become pro-Eurasia
Shows a religious leader giving a speech in hopes of motivating his people to engage in overtaking the current government.
Protest in Kiev
Bye, I'm outta here(Yanukovych)
Ukraine trades Russia their nukes with agreement with the US, UK, and Russia in exchange for respect and sovereignty. Which in the end, only gave up the main weapon for their defense against Russia's annexation in the future.
Annexation of Crimea
Crimea is now Russian territory we are taking over!
Viktor Yanukovych suspends trade with EU to become more pro-russia. This was in order to get in better terms with Russia and become pro-eurasia.
Become part of Russia
Protestors protested against the decision made by Viktor Yanukovych. Which stops trade with the EU because the president wanted to create better relations with Russia. Which causes Viktor Yanukovych to flee to Russia.
Please back off!
This unacceptable we must be part of the EU and not get close with Russia
On March 21 2014, Russian forces are sent to Crimea to annex the whole area which they succeed without much trouble
Russia takes accountability by allowing citizens of Crimea to become eligible for Russian passports which some are happy to receive. However, their relationship with Ukraine worsens
Yay! we are now true Russians. Our passports prove so