"Ukraine's Decade of Conflict: Reflecting on the Collision with Russia"
As Ukraine reflects on the 10th anniversary of the uprising that led to its collision course with Russia, war-weary citizens remember the bloodshed and sacrifices made during the past decade. The 2013 uprising, triggered by the shelving of an EU agreement in favor of closer ties with Russia, eventually led to the ousting of President Yanukovych and Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. The conflict escalated into a long-running war in eastern Ukraine, and in 2022, Putin launched a full-scale invasion. Despite the high cost, Ukraine has become more united and drawn closer to the EU and the West, defying Putin's intentions. Investigations into the shootings during the uprising continue, and Ukraine continues to commemorate the fallen soldiers in the ongoing war.