The Ukrainian parliament votes to free Yulia Tymoshenko, the former prime minister jailed for more than two years for what supporters say are politically tainted charges. She is released later in the day.

Protesters claim control of the capital Kyiv with reports that President Viktor Yanukovych has fled to eastern Ukraine.
2014-02-22

The European Union imposes sanctions against Ukraine including asset freezes and visa bans.
2014-02-20

In a few cities in Western Ukraine anti-government protesters seize government buildings.
2014-02-19

After protesters had resisted the police, opposition and President Viktor Yanukovych hold talks and reach a truce. The toll of riots over the past couple of days is at least 25 dead and 241 injured.
2014-02-19

Anti-government protesters in Ukraine end a two-month occupation of Kyiv’s city hall, following an amnesty offer aimed at easing a standoff over President Viktor Yanukovych’s rule.
2014-02-16

Anti-government protesters topple the last surviving statue of Communist leader Vladimir Lenin in central Kiev.
2013-12-8

Casualties are reported after clashes between protesters and police in Kiev.
2013-12-1

Yulia Tymoshenko, the former Prime Minister of Ukraine, is jailed for seven years for exceeding her powers by entering a gas deal with Russia.
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2014-02-22

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The Ukrainian parliament votes to free Yulia Tymoshenko, the former prime minister jailed for more than two years for what supporters say are politically tainted charges. She is released later in the day.

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