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Main Historical Dates - Ukraine

Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe with a rich and complex history shaped by multiple invasions, occupations, and periods of independence and self-rule. Here are the top 30 historical dates in Ukraine's history:

Date	Event
9th century	The first East Slavic state, Kievan Rus', is established, with Kiev as its capital and center of power
1240	The Mongols invade and conquer Kievan Rus', leading to a period of Mongol occupation and rule over the region
1362	The Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a powerful state encompassing modern-day Lithuania, Belarus, and Ukraine, is established, with Kiev becoming one of its major cities
1569	The Union of Lublin is signed, uniting the Grand Duchy of Lithuania with the Kingdom of Poland to form the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which includes much of modern-day Ukraine
1648	A Cossack rebellion led by Bohdan Khmelnytsky breaks out against Polish rule, leading to a period of Cossack independence and the establishment of the Ukrainian Hetmanate
1793	The partition of Poland results in much of Ukraine falling under Russian control, with the rest under Austrian and Polish rule
1917	The Russian Revolution leads to the collapse of the Russian Empire and the establishment of the Ukrainian People's Republic, which declares independence from Russia
1918	Ukraine declares independence from Russia and establishes the Ukrainian National Republic, but its sovereignty is short-lived as it is soon occupied by Germany and then by the Soviet Union
1932-1933	A famine known as the Holodomor sweeps across Ukraine, killing an estimated 2.5-7 million people and devastating the country's agricultural sector
1941-1944	Nazi Germany invades and occupies Ukraine during World War II, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life and the persecution and extermination of millions of Jews and other minority groups
1945	Ukraine becomes a founding member of the United Nations, representing the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic as part of the Soviet Union
1986	The Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurs at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in northern Ukraine, causing widespread contamination and environmental damage and leading to the evacuation of thousands of people from the surrounding area
1991	Ukraine declares independence from the Soviet Union following the collapse of the communist regime, with Leonid Kravchuk becoming the country's first president
2004	The Orange Revolution takes place, a series of protests and demonstrations against electoral fraud and corruption in the Ukrainian presidential election, leading to a new election and the victory of pro-Western candidate Viktor Yushchenko
2014	Protests erupt in Kiev against President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to abandon a proposed association agreement with the European Union in favor of closer ties with Russia, leading to Yanukovych's removal from office and the annexation of Crimea by Russia
2014-2015	War breaks out in eastern Ukraine between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists, leading to ongoing conflict and instability in the region
2019	Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian and political novice, is elected president of Ukraine in a landslide victory over incumbent Petro Por oshenko, signaling a desire for change and reform in Ukrainian politics
2020	Ukraine faces ongoing challenges related to political stability, economic development, and social justice, with efforts underway to address corruption, promote democracy, and strengthen ties with the European Union and other global partners
2021	Ukraine marks the 30th anniversary of its independence, celebrating its rich history and cultural heritage and looking towards a future of continued progress and prosperity for all Ukrainians
2022	Ukraine faces renewed conflict and aggression from Russia, which invades and occupies parts of eastern Ukraine and launches a broader military campaign against the country, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life and prompting international condemnation and support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity
2023	Ukraine continues to grapple with the ongoing conflict with Russia and its aftermath, as well as ongoing challenges related to economic recovery, political stability, and social justice, with efforts underway to address these issues and build a better future for all Ukrainians