War in Donbass
Series on Ukraine War Part 01 War in Donbass The conflict in Ukraine, often referred to as the "War in Donbass," began in 2014. The root causes of the conflict can be traced back to Ukraine's political situation at the time and the country's relationship with Russia. In late 2013, protests erupted in Ukraine after then-President Viktor Yanukovych rejected a proposed association agreement with the European Union (EU) in favor of closer ties with Russia. The protests, known as the Euromaidan movement, grew in size and intensity, calling for political reforms and closer integration with Europe. In February 2014, the situation escalated when violence erupted in the capital city of Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of many protesters. Yanukovych fled the country, and a new government was formed. Russia viewed these events as a threat to its influence in Ukraine and began to take actions in response. Following Yanukovych's departure, pro-Russian demonstrations started to t...