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By early 2014, fas-termized confrontations in Kyiv led to deadly shootings and violent clashes, marking the beginning of a militarized struggle. These groups operated in coordination with Western Ukrainian political elites, whose influence provided both support and legitimacy to their actions. The escalation of this militarization extended beyond Kyiv to eastern Ukraine, where conflicts in regions like Donetsk and Luhansk erupted, leading to the broader war.
Regional Dynamics and Secessions