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There was no coup in Ukraine.

Leave the Kremlin lies and propaganda out of the situation.

Funniest of all, you, a person who says "flush the dictionary down the toilet" is now expecting us to buy your version of what a coup is? lol, pure comedy gold Lucky.

Here are ten key points explaining why many experts argue there was no coup in Ukraine in 2014, supported by references to articles and evidence:

1. Legitimate Parliamentary Vote: The removal of President Yanukovych was carried out through a parliamentary vote, which followed constitutional procedures¹.
2. Public Protests: The Euromaidan protests were a significant public movement against corruption and for closer ties with the European Union, reflecting widespread public sentiment².
3. Yanukovych’s Departure: President Yanukovych fled the country amidst escalating violence and public unrest, leaving a power vacuum that the parliament had to address³.
4. Interim Government: The interim government was formed by the existing parliament, which included members from various political parties, not just the opposition⁴.
5. International Recognition: The new government was quickly recognized by the international community, including the European Union and the United States, which indicates legitimacy⁵.
6. Constitutional Process: The process followed the Ukrainian constitution, which allows for the removal of a president under certain circumstances, such as abandonment of office⁶.
7. Lack of Military Involvement: There was no significant military involvement in the change of government, which is a common characteristic of coups.
8. Subsequent Elections: Subsequent presidential and parliamentary elections were held, which were deemed free and fair by international observers.
9. Judicial Oversight: The Ukrainian judiciary did not declare the change of government illegal, which would have been expected if it were a coup.
10. Public Support: Polls and public opinion at the time showed significant support for the new government and its policies.

These points are supported by various sources, including parliamentary records, international reports, and scholarly articles.

¹: Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2014 – present) ²: Lessons from Ukraine - Brookings ³: How did we get here? …Ukraine 2014 - University of Oxford ⁴: Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (2014 – eve of 2022 invasion) ⁵: Ukraine: rapid escalation of conflict in 2014 has lessons for today ⁶: Conflict in Ukraine: A Parliamentary reading list (2014 – present) : Lessons from Ukraine - Brookings : How did we get here? …Ukraine 2014 - University of Oxford : Conflict in Ukraine: A timeline (2014 – eve of 2022 invasion) : Ukraine: rapid escalation of conflict in 2014 has lessons for today