32 years ago, in 1991, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Act of Independence of Ukraine. As stated in this document, the independence of our state was proclaimed "based on the mortal danger that hung over Ukraine in connection with the coup d'état in the USSR on August 19, 1991". Despite the "mortal danger," Ukraine managed to gain independence and finally create an independent Ukrainian state. https://univd.edu.ua/uk/news/16919