The population of Ukraine voted overwhelmingly for independence in the referendum of December 1, 1991. (About 84 per cent of eligible voters turned out for the referendum, and about 90 per cent of them endorsed independence.) In an election coinciding with the referendum, Kravchuk was chosen as president.

Slovenia has declared independence on 25 June 1991 after a referendum that was held on 23 December 1990 where more than 88% of voters voted for independence.

Because of these events there are two public holidays in Slovenia:

- Statehood Day (25 June 1991) and

- Independence and Unity Day (26 December 1990 - the day that referendum results were proclaimed)

Georgian Air Force was created in 1991.

Georgian Land Forces was created in 1991.

The independence referendum will bein September 2014.