ENG
10731 visitors online
Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity is a pivotal moment in its modern history. Commemorated annually, this revolution marked Ukraine's profound shift towards democracy and resistance against oppressive forces. The Euromaidan movement brought significant attention globally, highlighting Ukrainians' fight for sovereignty and justice. Major events like the Day of the Heavenly Hundred remind us of the sacrifices made. Internationally, figures like Poland's President Duda and Moldova's President Sandu have expressed unwavering support for Ukraine's struggle against aggression. The commemoration events across Ukraine reflect the enduring spirit of national unity and determination for freedom.
What triggered the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine?
The Revolution of Dignity, also known as Euromaidan, began in response to former Ukrainian President Yanukovych's decision to suspend the signing of the European Union–Ukraine Association Agreement in 2013. This sparked protests advocating for closer European integration and opposition to the government's authoritarianism.
How do Ukrainians commemorate the Revolution of Dignity?
Ukrainians honor the Revolution of Dignity through various memorial events, including vigils, marches, and ceremonies dedicated to the heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, who died during the protests. Commemorations serve as a reminder of the nation's resilience and determination for democratic values.
What role did international leaders play during Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity?
International leaders played a supportive role during Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, offering moral and political backing to the movement. Messages of solidarity from countries like the United States and European nations helped emphasize international recognition and support for Ukraine's democratic aspirations.
What are the significant outcomes of the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine?
The Revolution of Dignity led to significant political changes, including the ousting of President Yanukovych, a push towards European integration, and increased public demand for government transparency and accountability. It marked a crucial turning point for Ukraine's democratic progression and independence.
Why is February 18 significant in Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity history?
February 18 is marked as the Day of the Heavenly Hundred, commemorating the peak of violence during the protests when many activists were killed. It is a symbol of sacrifice and courage among those who fought for Ukraine's freedom and democratic ideals.
News revolution
Russia’s leading communist Zyuganov called for preventing new Bolshevik coup: "What awaits us is what happened in 1917. We have no right to repeat that". VIDEO Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the Russian Communists, who has traditionally supported the Kremlin’s aggressive policies, has unexpectedly issued a statement regarding the domestic situation in the aggressor state. He acknowledged that the Russian economy is in a critical state, which could lead to... 9 133 61
"We remember! The Heavenly Hundred" - a commemoration of the fallen on February 18, 2014 was held in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS On 18 February, an action was held to honour the memory of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes. Ten years ago on this day, the security forces announced the start of a "cleansing" of Maidan and began to storm the tent city, and late in the evening, the Trade Union Building caught fire. In total, 17 protesters were killed during the clashes on that day, and 14 others were fatally injured and died the next day or later. 6 582 47 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary
In the evening of November 21, people gathered in the center of Kyiv to remember the beginning of the Revolution of Dignity. PHOTOS In the evening, a small number of people gathered in Independence Square to remember how the Revolution of Dignity began, including singer and public figure Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, one of the voices of both Maidans. 10 071 29
Poland will stand steadfastly with Ukrainians side by side and support them in fight against aggressor - Duda on anniversary of Euromaidan On the tenth anniversary of the beginning of Euromaidan and the Revolution of Dignity, Polish President Andrzej Duda assured that Poland would help Ukraine on its way to the EU and NATO, because it wants to see Ukrainians "in the European family as soon as possible." 3 800 68
President of Moldova Sandu arrived in Kyiv. PHOTOS On November 21, the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, arrived in Kyiv. Together with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska, she honored the memory of those who died during the Revolution of Dignity. 7 070 26
Ukraine celebrates 10th anniversary of Revolution of Dignity. PHOTOS On November 21, Ukraine celebrates the tenth anniversary of the beginning of Euromaidan, which later grew into the Revolution of Dignity. 4 719 55
Day of Heroes of Heavenly Hundred: "Fight - fight! God helps you! For you is truth, for you is glory. And will is holy!". VIDEO The day of February 20, 2014 became a turning point in the confrontation between Ukrainians and Yanukovych’s criminal regime. 4 520 15 Previously in trend: War
Delaying investigation of crimes committed during Revolution of Dignity unacceptable - Rada The investigation of the crimes committed during the Revolution of Dignity must be completed, and the delay in this process is unacceptable, the Verkhovna Rada said in a statement on Wednesday. 26 502 139 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary
ECHR declares violations of human rights by Ukraine during Revolution of Dignity The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declared violations by Ukraine of human rights during the events of the Revolution of Dignity in 2013-2014. 1 254 3
Manafort can be involved in Maidan killings, - Aslund Atlantic Council analyst Anders Aslund calls for investigation of alleged crimes by Paul Manafort committed during the Revolution of Dignity. 8 419 28
GRU operatives "directly involved" in takeover of city councils in Ukraine's Donbas region in 2014, - Bellingcat Bellingcat says Russin GRU military intelligence operatives were directly involved in the takeover of city councils and the fake idea of local defence units. 34 235 138 Previously in trend: Skripal's poisoning
Kyiv’s Maidan Nezalezhnosti hosted rally commemorating Revolution of Dignity beginning. VIDEO+PHOTOS The members of the civil initiative to punish those involved in crackdown on protesters on Nov. 30, 2013 held a rally on the Maidan Nezalezhnosti in downtown Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of the forceful breaking up of the students’ demonstration that triggered the Revolution of Dignity. 16 212 119
Ukraine purchased no Russian gas for 720 days, PM Hroisman says One of Ukrainian government's strategic objectives is to make the country completely energy independent given that all necessary resources are available. 32 633 430 Previously in trend: Gas War
Memorial service marking Revolution of Dignity anniversary held in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO The activists and relatives of those killed or injured during Euromaidan held a memorial service and laid flowers to mark the 4th anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity on the alley of Heroes of Heavenly Hundred in Kyiv at 11 a.m. on Nov. 21. 11 085 27
Ukraine celebrates Dignity and Freedom Day On Nov. 21, Ukrainians mark the beginning of the Revolution of Dignity and the Orange Revolution - the of Dignity and Freedom Day. 50 961 631 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary
"We won't let color revolutions affect Russia or our allies," - Putin Russia's authorities are set to prevent any color revolution both in the country and in other CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) member states. 71 754 344
Yanukovych sent no letter with request to deploy troops in Ukraine, Russia's Peskov says. DOCUMENT Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov says former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych did not address Russian President Vladimir Putin with a request to send troops in Ukraine. 70 828 202
Zhovtnevyi Commanding Hill: another part of Maidan massacre reconstruction made public. VIDEO Censor.NET publishes the third part of the second edition of Zhovtnevyi Commanding Hill visual showing Maidan activists slain or wounded in downtown Kyiv on Feb. 20, 2014. 53 632 22
Zakharchenko, Yakymenko were masterminds behind Maidan crackdown on Feb. 18, - Turchynov Ukraine's former Security Service chief Oleksandr Yakymenko and ex-Interior Minister Oleksandr Zakharchenko were the key plotters behind the deadly Maidan dispersal on Feb. 18, 2014. 14 983 27
"Revolution of Dignity continues. You need to pump up this bubble by making more calls for it," - FSB instructs Russian mercenary Dolgov. AUDIO The Kremlin instructed “DPR” terrorist and Kharkiv antimaidan leader Konstantin Dolgov to call on Ukrainians to take part in new riots against the government. 85 339 345 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Nationalists plan March of National Dignity on Maidan Feb. 22, voice demands to authorities Tomorrow at 10 a.m. three nationalist parties - Right Sector, Svoboda and National Corps - will take part in the March of National Dignity on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square in Kyiv. 126 518 642 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
"Three years ago Ukraine gained one hundred reasons to be free and transparent, to be united, to fight corruption," - US Ambassador Yovanovitch. VIDEO U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch honored memory of the Heroes of Heavenly Hundred by saying that three years ago Ukraine gained one hundred reasons to be independent, transparent, united, and corruption-free. 16 107 177
Memory of Heavenly Hundred Heroes honored in Kyiv. PHOTOS A march in the memory of the heroes of the Heavenly Hundred, killed at Maidan Nezalezhnosti on Feb. 18-20, 2014, was held today in Kyiv. 55 454 108
National Police Spetsnaz, ex-Berkut officers take part in tournament "Glory to Berkut!" Officers of the Zaporizhia National Police special forces took part in a boxing tournament in memory of a deceased Berkut fighter. 129 413 343
Antimaidan in Kyiv: how it all happened. PHOTOS Military photographer Oles Kromplias has published archival pictures of Antimaidan protesters who arrived in Kyiv in late 2013-early 2014 (in particular, taken in the camp of titushky in Mariinskyi Park). 97 795 158
Tusk: Ukraine on right track, EU support remains strong President of the European Council Donald Tusk expressed his support to Ukraine on the occasion of the Dignity and Freedom Day. 9 413 51
"The country is changing but not as fast as we would like it to," - Kyiv residents commemorate Heavenly Hundred Heroes. PHOTOS+VIDEO Flowers were laid and a commemoration served near the Heavenly Hundred Heroes Cross in Kyiv on Nov. 21, the Day of Dignity and Freedom. The event was attended by clergy, families of the fallen heroes, those wounded in the Maidan events and other activists. 38 815 132 Previously in trend: Revolution of Dignity anniversary
Revolution of Dignity drew demarcation line between Russian-Soviet past and post-Soviet period, - Poroshenko The Euromaidan revolution has put a demarcation line between the Russian-Soviet past and the post-Soviet period. 26 200 238
"Not much efforts needed to diminish all efforts and sufferings", - Poroshenko appealed to Ukrainians on Day of Dignity and Freedom President Petro Poroshenko addressed Ukrainian people on the occasion of the Day of Dignity and Freedom. 48 143 388
Fallen heroes for Ukraine's independence commemorated in Kyiv. PHOTOS A commemoration event for "all those who died for the independence of Ukraine" was held at the cross honoring the Heavenly Hundred on Instytutska Street in Kyiv today. 9 272 41
PGO indicts ex-police officers for persecution of Maidan activists The Special Investigations Department of the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) has served indictments against former Kyiv police officers on charges of fabrication of case materials, illegal detention and prosecution of 11 obviously innocent people for their alleged involvement in riots on Feb. 18, 2014. 7 230 12 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
PGO summons Poroshenko, Parubii, Turchynov, Klitshchko, Yatseniuk and Moskal for questioning. DOCUMENTS (in Ukrainian) The Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine (PGO) summons President Poroshenko, former Prime Minister Arsenii Yatseniuk, NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitshchko, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Andrii Parubii, Zakarpattia Regional State Administration Head Hennadii Moskal and other officials for questioning as witnesses. 33 090 192 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Social media users argue about Savchenko's participation in Maidan events. VIDEO+PHOTOS Social media users in Ukraine are actively discussing the participation of people's deputy and Hero of Ukraine Nadiia Savchenko in the events on Maidan Nezalezhnosti Square during the Revolution of Dignity in the winter of 2013-2014. 342 691 668
Slain Maidan activists’ case: court overrules forensic investigator’s challenge requested by Berkut soldiers’ defense Sviatoshynskyi district court of Kyiv continues hearing the case against five ex-officers of Berkut riot police detachment accused of the murder of 48 Maidan activists on Instytutska Street in Kyiv Feb. 20 2014. 5 036 19
"Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO leaders Chobitko and Kovaliov assisted Berkut soldiers to flee from Kyiv after Revolution of Dignity, - MP Ariev. PHOTOS Two former Afghan war veterans from "Nikhto Krim Nas" NGO Chobitko and Kovaliov are suspected of assisting Berkut soldiers to flee and destruction of the Heavenly Hundred's murders weapons in February 2014. 97 478 110 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
PGO suspects Kliuiev of obstructing peaceful actions and abusing power The Prosecutor General's Office is conducting a search in the house of former Head of the Presidential Administration Andrii Kliuiev on suspicion of his involvement in several crimes. 4 562 8 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Five Berkut officers accused of murdering 48 Maidan protesters plead not guilty Former officers of the Interior Ministry riot police unit "Berkut" accused of murdering 48 activists of the Revolution of Dignity in 2014 plead not guilty. 8 688 27 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Kyiv SBU ex-head, leader of punitive operation against Maidan Shchoholiev to be tried tomorrow On March 31, at 2 p.m., the Kyiv Court of Appeal will hear the case of Oleksandr Shchoholiev, former Kyiv and the Kyiv region SBU head, who led the "anti-terrorist" operation on Feb. 18-20, 2014 during the Revolution of Dignity. 2 742 7 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan
Thanks to Revolution of Dignity Ukraine got a second chance for freedom - US Department of State The United States calls on Ukraine’s leaders to accelerate reforms and respect the will of the Ukrainian people. 20 386 349
"Guys, doctors, come here!" - second anniversary of Institutska Street massacre. VIDEO Today is the second anniversary of tragic events on Instytutska Street that took place during the Revolution of Dignity in 2014. Attention! The video is not recommended for people with unstable mentality! 20 615 93
Investigation of most crimes against Maidan stopped as suspects fled or hiding, - MP Soboliev. DOCUMENT Investigation of the majority of crimes committed against Euromaidan activists has been suspended due to the fact that the suspects have fled or are hiding. 7 416 104
Address of Poroshenko on the Day of Dignity and Freedom. VIDEO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko appealed to the citizens on the anniversary of the Day of Dignity and Freedom. 45 276 644
People commemorating heroes of Heavenly Hundred outraged by law enforcers blocking Instytutska street The police blocked traffic on Instytutska street in Kyiv, which caused outrage among the people who came to commemorate the participants of the Maidan protests killed in course of the Revolution of Dignity in early 2014. 44 644 264
"We paid heavy price," - Heavenly Hundred relatives urged Ukrainians not to sell their votes. VIDEO A public service video has been released on the Internet, in which relatives of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes call on Ukrainians not to sell their votes in the coming elections on Oct. 25. 21 437 176 Previously in trend: Local elections 2015
SBU seizes Russian secret services' equipment used to eavesdrop opposition leaders and activists during the Maidan. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine seized a set of equipment on July 18 that had been used for wiretapping of opposition leaders and activists during the Revolution of Dignity. 59 853 97
One year after Maidan execution. PHOTOS Images of Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv, one year after the bloody shootout of the peaceful demonstrators. 94 017 277
Amazing Shadow Show about Ukraine and Maidan by Kyiv Theater "Teulis" Delighted Italians. VIDEO Kyiv shadow show "Teulis" presented a story about Ukraine's events in 2014 on an Italian TV show. 46 887 56
10,000 Maidan Self Defense Activists Marched Through Downtown Kyiv. PHOTO + VIDEO About 10 thousand activists of the Maidan Self Defense held a solemn procession in honor of the anniversary of the Euromaidan. 129 465 508
Page 1 of 2
more news
