Dodici anni fa ebbe luogo la Rivoluzione della Dignità, che portò il presidente fantoccio russo Yanukovich a fuggire dal paese. la Russia invaderebbe la Crimea 9 giorni dopo questo video.

What date was this night?

Man, it’s crazy seeing that spot in this light after experiencing it much more at peace in recent times. Though friends have similar awe in how quickly things can change with so many other spots–Dobropillya, Kramatorsk, etc.

To me, these actions represent the Ukrainian spirit and are a large part of why I love this country. I can’t think of another modern democracy that has fought to exist as one and won twice (2004; 2014) against such odds. It’s inspiring.

This is February 18-19 night. The Russian incursion (concealed as “local self-defense”) began in January. The Russian military operation secretly started on February 20th, 1-2 days after (2 days before Yanukovych left Kyiv). On February 26th they openly captured the Crimean Parliament, and I guess that what you mean by “would invade”, and you’re wrong. The invasion was planned and ordered long before this video. You’re repeating the Russian propaganda claim that these events in Kyiv caused Russia to invade.