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Agro-Industrial Law Threatens Ukrainian Reforms

Oct. 18, 1995 – Kyiv Post hits the stands for the first time – then called the Kiev Post. Two years later, we updated our name to match the nation’s own identity shift.

Confusion, Hope Mark Hryvna’s Debut

Sept. 2, 1996 – Ukraine introduces the hryvnia, finally replacing the chaotic coupon karbovanets.

Chornovil Dies in Car Crash

March 25, 1999 – Independence figure Vyacheslav Chornovil dies in a car crash. Kyiv Post mourned “one of Ukraine’s most prominent and charismatic leaders.”

Leading Journalist Goes Missing

September 2000 – Journalist Georgy Gongadze disappears after exposing corruption; later investigations hinted at involvement by former President Leonid Kuchma, though the case remains unresolved.

Debate Over Russia’s Kerch Dike Tense

September 2003 – Russia begins building a dam in the Kerch Strait, inching toward Ukrainian territory – an early warning of Moscow's territorial ambitions.

Ruslana Wins Eurovision

May 15, 2004 – Ruslana electrifies Europe with “Wild Dances,” giving Ukraine its first Eurovision victory.

Regions Choose Own President

November-December, 2004 – The Orange Revolution erupts over rigged elections. Massive protests force a revote, bringing opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko to power.

Bush Lends US Support in Visit

April 2008 – Ukraine pushes for a NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP), but Berlin and Paris bow to Moscow’s pressure and block it.

Devil in Details: Essential Guide to Ukraine-Russia Gas Standoff

January 2009 – Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko signs a costly gas deal with Russia’s Gazprom, igniting years of political fallout.

Mohammad Zahoor Buys Kyiv Post for an Estimated $1.1 Million

July 2009 – Businessman Mohammad Zahoor acquired Kyiv Post from Jed Sunden, ushering in a new era of modernization and expansion for Ukraine’s oldest English-language newspaper.

From Prison to President

February 2010 – Viktor Yanukovych wins the presidency, tilting Ukraine back toward Russia.

Tournament Unites Nation, Even After Team Eliminated

June 2012 – Kyiv hosts the Euro 2012 final, drawing thousands of visitors to the Ukrainian capital and putting the city on the global stage.

Splintering Nation – Looking for a Way Out

November 2013 – The Revolution of Dignity (Euromaidan) begins after Yanukovych rejects an EU deal. Months of protests lead to his downfall.

Death, Fire, Smoke and Soot Darken Ukraine’s Prospects

February 2014 – Kyiv’s Independence Square erupted in deadly clashes as protests against President Yanukovych peaked, leaving over 100 demonstrators – later known as the Heavenly Hundred – dead.

Putin’s Land Grab – Kremlin-Occupied Crimea

Feb. 27, 2014 – Armed Russian troops without insignia seized key sites in Crimea, launching a stealth takeover that marked the start of Moscow’s annexation of the peninsula.

Russians Invade Donetsk – Bodies of 33 Killed Go ‘Home to Russia’

May 2014 – Armed separatists stormed Donetsk, proclaiming a “people’s republic” with Moscow's backing – the moment eastern Ukraine plunged into war.

Pragmatic Poroshenko Takes Power

May 25, 2014 – Petro Poroshenko wins Ukraine’s first post-Maidan election, dispelling Moscow's coup claims.

Russian Involvement Suspected In Crash Killing 295

July 17, 2014 – MH17 is shot down over Donbas, killing 298 people. Investigators later trace the missile to Russia.

Surprise Triumph – Jamala Brings Ukraine Back Into Spotlight With Eurovision Victory

May 14, 2016 – Jamala wins Eurovision with “1944,” a haunting tribute to Crimean Tatars.

Ukraine Wins Praise for Great Eurovision

May 2017 – Kyiv hosted the Eurovision Song Contest for the second time, turning the capital into a week-long celebration of music and unity.

Gazprom Loses

May 31, 2017 – Naftogaz scores a major victory over Russia’s Gazprom, retrieving billions from the controversial 2009 Tymoshenko gas deal.

New Kyiv Post Publisher Adnan Kivan: ‘Without Independent Journalism You Cannot Get Democracy’

March 2018 – Odesa developer Adnan Kivan bought Kyiv Post from Mohammad Zahoor, noting that "without jorunalism you cannot get democracy" in an interview.

Ukraine’s Word of 2018: Tomos

January 2019 – The Ecumenical Patriarchate granted the Tomos of Autocephaly to the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, formally recognizing its independence from Moscow.

Ukraine’s Democratic Election Inspires Former Soviet States

April 21, 2019 – Comedian-turned-politician Volodymyr Zelensky wins a landslide presidential election with 73% of the vote.

Parliament Passes Ukrainian Language Bill

April 25, 2019 – Ukraine passes a landmark language law making Ukrainian the mandatory state language in public life, education, and government.

Editorial: Ukraine’s Big Week – Unfortunate Delay

Aug. 24, 2021 – Ukraine celebrated Independence Day with a “hopeful and joyful” atmosphere, highlighted by a “spectacular” parade, as Kyiv Post reported.

Russian Ground Forces Cross Into Ukraine

Feb. 24, 2022 – Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, striking cities nationwide and advancing along multiple fronts, including Belarus.

Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra Throws Down Motherland’s Beats at Eurovision

May 14, 2022 – Amid war, Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision, dedicating their victory to Ukrainian soldiers defending the country.

UAF Offensive Liberates Most of Kharkiv Region, Ukrainian Combat Patrols Reach Russian Border

Sept. 2022 – Ukrainian forces storm back near Kharkiv, reclaiming large swathes of territory from Russian occupiers.

Russia Dispatches Reinforcements to Tackle Ukrainian Cross-Border Attacks in Kursk Region

Aug. 6, 2024 – Ukraine launches a surprise strike into Russia’s Kursk region, capturing over 1,000 square kilometers at its peak in an unprecedented attack on Russia proper.

‘Spiderweb’ Strikes Cripple 34% of Russian Bomber Fleet in $7 Billion Blow, SBU Confirms

June 1, 2025 – Ukraine’s SBU pulls off a covert AI drone strike, destroying 41 Russian strategic bombers in a daring deep strike.

Usyk Beats Fury to Become Undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion

May 18, 2024 – Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury, becoming the world’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.