The Orange Revolution was a series of protests and political events that took place in Ukraine from late 2004 to early 2005. It was sparked by widespread allegations of electoral fraud during the presidential election, where Viktor Yanukovych was declared the winner over Viktor Yushchenko. Supporters of Yushchenko, who favored closer ties with the European Union, rallied under the color orange, symbolizing their demand for a fair election.
The movement gained international attention as millions of Ukrainians took to the streets, demanding a re-run of the election. Eventually, their efforts paid off, leading to a new election in January 2005, which Yushchenko won. The Orange Revolution is often seen as