2014 invasion of Ukraine by Russia. It began on 19 February 2014 in what is now the Russian Federation and lasted until 21 March 2014 (about 30 days). The setting was Crimea. It was part of Russian occupation of Crimea and Russo-Ukrainian war. Those involved included Russian Armed Forces and Armed Forces of Ukraine. It led to declaration of Independence of the Republic of Crimea, 2014 Crimean status referendum and the Treaty on the Adoption of the Republic of Crimea to Russia.
Before and after
- 20142014 becomes the warmest year on record
- from 19 January 2014 to 23 February 20142014 Hrushevskoho Street riots
- 7 February 2014Construction of Fisht Olympic Stadium
- from 12 February 2014 to 1 May 20142014 Venezuelan protests
- from 19 February 2014 to 21 March 20142014 Russian invasion of Crimea
- 20 February 2014Russo-Ukrainian war
- from 20 February 2014 to 26 March 2014Russian annexation of Crimea
- from 23 February 2014 to 22 June 20142014 pro-Russian unrest in Ukraine
- 1 March 20142014 Kunming attack
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