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| Date | February 2014 - present | ||
| Location | Crimea, Ukraine | ||
| Goals | Conservation of President Viktor Yanukovich Opposition to anti-government protests | ||
| Methods | Protests | ||
| Status | Ongoing | ||
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Following anti-government protests that began in 2013, and culminated in the impeachment of President Viktor Yanukovich, residents of the Eastern and Southern parts of the country, protested against the move. This led to polarization to a level that warnings were issued against the partition of Ukraine.
Background
Main article: EuromaidanTowards the end of 2013, anti-government protests began over the issue of Ukrainian accession to the European Union which President Viktor Yanukovich rejected. This was viewed by the media as a step closer towards Russia-Ukraine relations. As the protests escalated into 2014, it eventually led to deaths as a result of violence. Parliament then voted to impeach Yanukovich as he went into hiding; an arrest warrant was also issued for him.