How did the international community react to the Maidan protests?

The Maidan protests in Ukraine, which began in November 2013 and lasted for several months, aimed to challenge the government's decision to withdraw from a proposed association agreement with the European Union. The international community reacted to these protests in various ways. Western countries, particularly the United States and European nations, expressed solidarity with the peaceful demonstrators, supporting their right to protest and condemning the Ukrainian government's violent crackdown. They also called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis, urging dialogue and reforms. In contrast, Russia, which viewed the protests as a threat to its influence in Ukraine, criticized the demonstrations and accused the West of interference. As the protests escalated into a full-fledged revolution, raising concerns about regional stability, the international community intensified efforts to find a diplomatic solution, resulting in the negotiation of the February 2014 Minsk Agreement. Overall, the reaction of the international community to the Maidan protests reflected a divide between Western and Russian interests in Ukraine.

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