Russia Ukraine war, page-232680

FSB = Gestapo so glad they have a few of them.

As I keep saying, doenst really matter Yanukovych would flailed alive if he returned to Kyiv, he was chucked out either way by the people. The Ukraine people have a long memory of the state he left Ukraine in, only to be further compounded by Putin trying to recover what his puppet lost.

The people of Ukraine did not want to be by Russia or its corrupt puppet. Yanukovych loyalties are obvious, not to the Ukraine people, but to Putin.

Yanukovych is reviled by 90%+ ukrianians as traitor, as evidence by the vote against him.

Key Events Leading to Yanukovych's Removal

1. Protests and Violence: The protests began in late 2013 and escalated over several months, resulting in violent clashes between protesters and security forces. The situation reached a peak in February 2014 when over 100 people were killed in Kyiv, the capital.

2. Yanukovych Flees: Amidst the escalating violence and after negotiations mediated by European officials, Yanukovych fled Kyiv on February 21, 2014, and eventually left Ukraine, seeking refuge in Russia.

3. Parliamentary Actions: Following Yanukovych's departure, the Ukrainian Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) voted on February 22, 2014, to remove him from office, citing his abandonment of his duties. The Parliament then scheduled new presidential elections, which were held in May 2014.

Perspectives on Whether It Was a Coup

• Coup View: Some, particularly in Russia and among Yanukovych's supporters, argue that his removal from office was a coup. They contend that the process was illegal and unconstitutional, as it did not follow the formal impeachment procedures outlined in Ukraine's constitution. According to this view, the actions of the Parliament and the pressure from the protesters amounted to an unlawful seizure of power.

• Revolution View: Others, particularly in Ukraine and the West, argue that Yanukovych's removal was the result of a popular revolution. They see the Euromaidan protests as a legitimate expression of public dissatisfaction with Yanukovych's policies and his corruption. From this perspective, his departure from Kyiv and Ukraine made him unable to perform his duties, justifying the Parliament's decision to remove him and restore order.