Historical Events tagged with "verkhova rada"
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Ukraine's Declaration of Independence
On August 24, 1991, the Ukrainian parliament declared Ukraine an independent country from the Soviet Union. This decision came amid a strong wave of national self-determination and was a response to the ongoing turmoil within the USSR as it faced its dissolution. The vote was overwhelmingly supported by the parliament, marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape. It was during a time when many republics were seeking greater autonomy or outright independence, influenced by failed coup attempts in Moscow and rising nationalist sentiments.
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