Ukraine MPs legalises citizens to carry firearms and act in self-defence
2024-07-07 15:32:57

- The tensions between Ukraine and Russia first ignited in late 2013 over a landmark political and trade deal with the European Union. After the pro-Russian then-President, Viktor Yanukovych, suspended the talks, weeks of protests in Kyiv erupted into violence.
- Then again, in March 2014, Russia annexed Crimea, an autonomous peninsula in the southern region of Ukraine with solid Russian loyalties, on the pretext that it was defending its interests and those of Russian-speaking citizens.
- Sooner after, pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's Donetsk and Luhansk regions have declared their independence from Kyiv, prompting months of heavy fighting. Despite Kyiv and Moscow signing a peace deal in Minsk in 2015, which was abolished by France and Germany, there have been repeated ceasefire violations.
- The deal's provisions include prisoner exchanges, deliveries of humanitarian aid, and the withdrawal of heavy weapons.
- The agreement quickly broke down, with violations by both of sides.
- It was signed to put an end to the fight in the rebel regions and hand over the border to Ukraine's national troops.
Monika Walker is an experienced journalist specializing in global political developments and international relations. With a keen eye for accuracy and analysis, Monika has been reporting for over a decade, bringing stories to light that matter to readers around the world. She holds a degree in International Journalism and is passionate about giving a voice to underrepresented communities through factual reporting.
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