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Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR declares independence

On August 24, 1991, the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR adopted a Declaration of Independence, asserting Ukraine's sovereignty from the Soviet Union.

Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR declares independence

Ukraine's declaration was a pivotal moment in the breakup of the USSR that created an urgent diplomatic and strategic challenge for the Bush administration as it considered recognition, regional stability, and the post–Cold War order.

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