34 years ago, the making of an independent Ukraine

In 1991, in response to a coup attempt by hardline Communist leaders attempting to reassert control over the Soviet Union, Ukrainian parliamentarians voted to approve a Declaration of Independence for the state of Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum takes us back to this historic day 34 years ago.

Aug 24, 2025 - 18:37
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34 years ago, the making of an independent Ukraine
In 1991, in response to a coup attempt by hardline Communist leaders attempting to reassert control over the Soviet Union, Ukrainian parliamentarians voted to approve a Declaration of Independence for the state of Ukraine. FRANCE 24's Caroline Baum takes us back to this historic day 34 years ago.

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