Historical Events tagged with "viktor_yanukovych"
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Orange Revolution Erupts in Ukraine
In Ukraine, widespread protests erupted following the controversial results of the presidential election. Thousands of citizens took to the streets of Kyiv and other cities to challenge the officially declared victory of Viktor Yanukovych over Viktor Yuschenko, whom many viewed as the rightful winner. The protests, marked by the color orange symbolizing Yuschenko's campaign, became a significant movement for democracy and electoral reform. Citizens demanded a re-run of the election due to allegations of fraud and manipulation, leading to a sustained occupation of Independence Square.
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