August 24, 1991
Background
Legacy
Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union, marking a new era in its history.
Key Moment
Perspective & Relations
Narratives
| Russia | A painful fracture in shared history. A loss of cultural and geopolitical depth. | |
| European Union | A hopeful step toward democracy though few grasped the scale of the challenge ahead. | |
 | Ukraine | A long-awaited rebirth. The moment Ukraine ceased to be a province — and became a nation. |