Treaty of Pereyaslav

The Treaty of Pereyaslav, signed in 1654, was an agreement between the Cossack Hetmanate in Ukraine and the Russian Tsardom. It marked Ukraine’s formal alignment with Russia, offering protection and political alliance in exchange for loyalty and military support. This treaty significantly influenced Ukrainian history by integrating it more closely with Russia, leading to centuries of political and cultural ties. While initially intended as a defensive pact, it is viewed by some as the start of Russian dominance over Ukraine, shaping regional dynamics for generations.