Euromaidan was a series of protests that began in November 2013 in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. The demonstrations started when the government decided to suspend an agreement with the European Union, which many Ukrainians hoped would lead to closer ties with Europe. People gathered in Maidan Nezalezhnosti, or Independence Square, to express their frustration and demand a more democratic government. As the protests grew, they turned into a larger movement against corruption and the influence of Russia in Ukrainian politics. By early 2014, the situation escalated, leading to violent clashes between protesters and police. Ultimately, the Euromaidan movement played a crucial role in shaping Ukraine's future and its relationship with the West.