
Civil unrest ensued after protestors demanded communication and committee involvement with the EU.In November 2013, Ukraine calls off Association Agreement with the EU, on the account of worsened ties with CIS nations (a body comprising Eastern European nations and Central Asian countries).In August 2013, Russia starts to modify ties with Ukraine, customs hindered all imports from and export to Ukraine.In 2013, then Ukraine Foreign Affairs Minister said, "Russians simply cannot believe Ukraine-EU's association would come true'.In 2012, Ukraine & European Union initiate 'Association Agreement' for integration.In 2010, then Ukraine President Yanukovych shelved the intention and retained the country's non-alignment status.Ukraine applies to initiate ties with NATO in 2008.


Here is a timeline of relevant series of events that brought Russia and Ukraine to the showdown as of today.
