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The Ukrainian revolution of 2014, also known as the Euromaidan Revolution, turned violent on Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Independence Square) in the capital Kyiv. It culminated in the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych.

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Protestors in Kyiv. Photo: Reuters

EU outrage over Ukraine torture

Ukraine's armed forces have called on President Yanukovych to take "urgent steps" to stabilize the country. Meanwhile claims by an opposition activist that he'd been tortured have been met with international criticism.
January 31, 2014
Aerial view of Maidan Square. (Photo: REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko)

Hope and mistrust in Kyiv

Ukraine's premier steps down - now the ball is in the opposition's court to stop the violence.
January 28, 2014
A Ukrainian woman stands at one barricade, with two individuals standing near her (c) DW/R. Goncharenko

The women at Maidan

Though blocked from deadly protest zones, women are assisting the opposition in key ways.
January 26, 2014
Ukrainian opposition co-leader Vitali Klitschko speaks during an anti-government protest rally in Kiev, Ukraine, 25 January 2014. (Photo via EPA/ZURAB KURTSIKIDZE)

Klitschko shuns 'poisoned offer'

Opposition leaders have reacted guardedly to an offer from President Viktor Yanukovych that would give them the premier's and deputy prime minister's posts. Ex-boxer Vitali Klitschko said the deal was "poisoned."
January 26, 2014
Anti-government protesters gather at a barricade at the site of clashes with riot police in Kiev January 25, 2014. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, in what appeared to be an offer of concessions to the opposition amid violent protests against his rule, pledged on Friday to reshuffle the government next week and to amend sweeping anti-protest laws. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili

Tensions ratchet up in Kyiv

Ukraine authorities have threatened an offensive against demonstrators, who are accused of kidnapping two police officers. Meanwhile, one more protester, wounded in clashes with the police, has died in hospital.
January 25, 2014
Ukraine Proteste in Washington 23.01.2014

Calls for help

Americans of Ukrainian descent and Ukrainian expatriates in the US ask the West for support.
January 25, 2014
A Ukrainian protestor walks past a makeshift barricade in a city setting.

Sharp words for Kyiv

More German and EU voices are clamoring for intervention in Kyiv - but how?
January 24, 2014
Smoke from cooking fires rise over the tent camp of pro-European Union activists in the main street of Khreschatyk in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday Jan. 24, 2014. After meeting with President Viktor Yanukovych on Thursday, opposition leaders told the crowds that he has promised to ensure the release of dozens of protesters detained after clashes with police and stop further detentions. They urged the protesters to maintain a shaky truce following violent street battles in the capital, but were booed by demonstrators eager to resume their attacks on police. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Ukraine protesters expand camp

Protesters in Ukraine have strengthened barricades and enlarged their camp after talks between the opposition and President Viktor Yanukovych failed. The EU has stressed the need for further dialogue.
January 24, 2014
Ukraine Proteste in Kiew 24.01.2014

Kyiv violence to continue

In Ukraine, talks between the government and the opposition have failed. More violence is expected.
January 24, 2014

Opposition deadline looms

Barricades have continued to burn, separating protesters from security forces in Kyiv as an opposition-set deadline looms. Meanwhile, opposition leaders were to meet with President Viktor Yanukovych to end the turmoil.
January 23, 2014
Demonstration und Proteste in Kiew 22.01.2014

Yanukovych meets opposition

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has met with opposition leaders following a violent outburst that left three people dead. Meanwhile, ex-Prime Minister Tymoshenko has called on Ukrainians to sustain the "fight."
January 22, 2014

Ukraine's new enemy

Kyiv's new laws targeting opposition activists also target the EU, says DW's Bernd Johann.
January 17, 2014
A general view of Independence Square where the pro-EU demonstrators are holding a rally in Kiev January 15, 2014. (Photo via REUTERS/Gleb Garanich)

Court outlaws Kyiv protests

A court in Kyiv has outlawed major public protests in the capital until March 8, a move government critics decried as the groundwork for a stronger police response to opposition demonstrations.
January 16, 2014
Ukrainian protests

Klitschko vows to keep up fight

Tens of thousands have rallied in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, to demonstrate against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych. Despite a depleted turnout, protest leaders vowed to keep up the fight.
December 23, 2013
Rebecca Harms

Ukraine protests

Green MEP Rebecca Harms tells DW that the Maidan protesters are in it for the long haul.
December 19, 2013
Ukraine Proteste der Opposition für Annäherung an die EU 12.12.2013

Russia's Ukraine agenda

Russia is giving money to Ukraine, but at what price? Opinion is divided in Ukraine.
December 18, 2013
Pastor Ralf Haska and riot police

Lending a hand at Maidan

A German pastor supports Kyiv's protesters with prayers, soup and sandwiches.
December 18, 2013
Porträt Christoph Hasselbach DW Studio Brüssel

The EU closes the door

DW's Christoph Hasselbach says the EU did well in halting negotiations with Ukraine.
December 16, 2013
Protestors at Maidan Square in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: DW/O

Kyiv mayor suspended

Ukrainian President Yanukovych has suspended the Kyiv mayor and several others over the use of violence against protesters. Meanwhile, tens of thousands have converged on the capital to hold rival rallies.
December 14, 2013
Protesters on Maidan. (Photo: R. Goncharenko/ DW)

Nightshift on Maidan

For three weeks, protesters have been camped out on Kyiv's Maidan. DW was there.
December 14, 2013
Yanukovych supporters

'The other Maidan'

Supporters of Ukraine president, Viktor Yanukovych, are also demonstrating in Kyiv.
December 13, 2013
Porträit of Christoph Hasselbach at the DW Studio in Brussels

Shut the door

The EU is being too passive with Ukraine, says DW's Christoph Hasselbach.
December 11, 2013

Ukraine opposition snubs talks

Protesters have dismissed an offer of talks from Ukraine’s president, saying he must resign. Earlier Wednesday, riot police retreated from Independence Square, having failed to clear demonstrators from a protest camp.
December 11, 2013
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (middle) on Maidan square in Kyiv

EU concerned in Kyiv

The EU said it would not engage in a bidding war against Moscow for closer relations with Ukraine.
December 11, 2013

Ukraine police clear protesters

Ukrainian security forces have moved in on pro-EU demonstrators. Reports have emerged that police have encircled protest camps, dispersed demonstrators and stormed the main opposition party's headquarters.
December 9, 2013
Toppled Lenin statue

More pressure on Yanukovych

Hundreds of thousands of people have again demonstrated in Kyiv to demand the resignation of the country’s president. Some also toppled a statue of Vladimir Lenin in the Ukrainian capital.
December 8, 2013
Ukraine EU Protest in Kyiv

Tymoshenko appeal to crowd

Ukrainian protesters have mounted fresh protests in the capital, Kyiv. In a message to the crowd relayed by her daughter, imprisoned ex-premier Yulia Tymoshenko demanded the president's resignation.
December 8, 2013
Ruslana sings

No way back

The winner of the 2004 Eurovision contest says protesters on Kiev's need to terrify the government.
December 5, 2013
Protesters in Kyiv Photo: REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Setting up camp

Ukrainian demonstrators are preparing for a lengthy stay on the Maidan, Kyiv's main square.
December 5, 2013
File photo: Afghan President Hamid Karzai speaks to lawmakers at the parliament in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, June 21, 2012. (Photo via AP)

Taliban avenges executions

A suicide bomber has killed at least two and wounded over 50 people, among them several foreign troops. The Taliban said the attack was revenge for a series of executions by the Afghan government.
November 23, 2012