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There was no coup in Ukraine. This poster is lying when they repeat the Kremlin propaganda slogan.

The president of Ukraine at that time made a series of poor decisions, one after the other, that led to him abandoning the presidency and fleeing Ukraine.

Here are the facts and they clearly show there was no coup.

1. Yanukovych’s Refusal to Sign the EU Agreement (November 2013): Yanukovych rejects the EU Association Agreement in favor of closer ties with Russia, sparking the Euromaidan protests.
2. Mass Popular Protests Begin (November 2013): Protests erupt in Kyiv, eventually growing into mass demonstrations across Ukraine, demanding democratic reforms and anti-corruption measures.
3. Yanukovych’s Repression of Protests (Late 2013 - Early 2014): Yanukovych’s government violently cracks down on protesters, leading to further escalation of unrest.
4. Sniper Incident and Deaths of Protesters (February 2014): Security forces allegedly open fire on protesters, resulting in dozens of deaths and intensifying public anger.
5. Yanukovych’s Political Isolation (February 2014): Following the escalation of violence, members of Yanukovych’s Party of Regions begin to distance themselves from him.
6. Yanukovych Flees Kyiv (February 21, 2014): Yanukovych abandons Kyiv amid mounting protests and flies to Kharkiv, leaving a power vacuum in the capital.
7. Yanukovych Departs Ukraine for Russia (February 22, 2014): Yanukovych flees to Russia, effectively abandoning his position and leaving Ukraine without a sitting president.
8. Rada’s Emergency Vote (February 22, 2014): The Ukrainian parliament (Rada) votes to declare Yanukovych unable to fulfill his duties, citing his departure and abandonment of office.
9. Rada’s Transfer of Power to Speaker (February 23, 2014): In accordance with Article 112 of the Constitution, the Rada transfers presidential powers to the Speaker of Parliament, Oleksandr Turchynov.
10. Rada’s Supermajority Vote (February 23, 2014): A broad-based vote, supported by members of Yanukovych’s own party, passes to formally remove him from office.
11. Formation of Interim Government (February 2014): An interim government is formed, led by Oleksandr Turchynov as acting president.
12. Constitutional Court Review (Early 2014): Ukraine’s Constitutional Court does not rule against the legality of the Rada’s actions in removing Yanukovych.
13. International Recognition of Interim Government (February-March 2014): The U.S., EU, and international bodies recognize the new Ukrainian government.
14. Russia’s Annexation of Crimea (March 2014): Russia annexes Crimea shortly after Yanukovych’s removal, leveraging the political instability in Ukraine.
15. Public Support for New Government (March-May 2014): Polls show strong public backing for the interim government and its moves to stabilize the country.
16. OSCE Confirms Fair Elections (May 2014): The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) confirms that the presidential election was free and fair.
17. Petro Poroshenko Elected President (May 25, 2014): Poroshenko wins the presidential election, with international observers recognizing the vote’s legitimacy.
18. Democratic Transition of Power (June 2014): Poroshenko assumes office as the new president of Ukraine, marking a peaceful and democratic transition.
19. Continued Public Denunciation of Yanukovych (Throughout 2014): Civil society leaders and prominent political figures continue to denounce Yanukovych’s corruption and mismanagement.
20. Russia’s Military Support for Separatists (2014 Onwards): Russia provides military backing to separatists in Eastern Ukraine, fueling further conflict.
21. Russian Narrative of “Coup” Emerges (Mid 2014): Russian state media begins promoting the narrative that Yanukovych’s removal was a coup.
22. Ukrainian Legal Justifications (Throughout 2014): Ukrainian legal scholars argue the Rada’s actions were justifiable under the circumstances of national crisis.
23. Annexation of Crimea Draws International Condemnation (2014): Russia’s annexation of Crimea is condemned by the international community as a violation of international law.
24. New Ukrainian Government Gains Legitimacy (Late 2014): Ukraine’s new government consolidates power, with further elections and democratic processes reinforcing its legitimacy.
25. Russian Military Involvement in Donbas (Ongoing): Russian military actions in Eastern Ukraine continue to destabilize the region, complicating Ukraine’s recovery and feeding into the coup narrative.

These eventsillustrate that Yanukovych’s removal resulted from a popular uprising, his ownactions in abandoning office, and the Rada’s legal response to fill the powervacuum — not an orchestrated coup