The 2014 Ukrainian revolution, also known as the Euromaidan, began in November 2013 when protests erupted in Kyiv against President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to suspend an association agreement with the European Union. Demonstrators demanded closer ties with Europe and government reforms, leading to large-scale protests in the capital and other cities. The situation escalated in early 2014, resulting in violent clashes between protesters and security forces. By February, Yanukovych fled the country, and a new interim government was established. The revolution significantly impacted Ukraine's political landscape and relations with Russia, leading to ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.