The Lead-Up to and Aftermath of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine On Feb. 24, 2022, the world watched as Russia invaded its neighboring country, Ukraine. How did the two countries, once tied together by the Soviet Union, get to this point? These are the major events that led to the crisis...
ukraine, known as the breadbasket of europe, was one of the most populous and powerful republics in the former ussr as well as an agricultural engine until it declared independence in 1991, according to the council on foreign relations
The Russia-Ukraine War began in February 2014 with the covert invasion of the Ukrainian autonomous republic of Crimea by disguised Russian troops. The conflict expanded in April 2014 when Russians and local proxy forces seized territory in Ukraine’s Don
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Political analysts say that whatever the outcome of that investigation, Putin is likely to use the tragedy to his advantage as he looks to boost domestic support for the war in Ukraine and to "advance its broader geopolitical objectives," as one analyst put it. ...
Earlier this month, Volodymyr Fesenko, an analyst at the Center for Applied Political Studies “Penta,” said the law is crucial for Ukraine’s ability to keep up the fight against Russia, even though it is painful for the society. “A large part of the people do not want their loved on...
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. "China is prepared to continue playing a constructive role to facilitate dialogue for peace and work alo...
Condemned by Ukraine and its Western allies, the votes showed a resounding majority voted to join Russia, although the elections were widely seen as rigged and many irregular voting practices were reported. The EU proposed an eighth package of sanctions on Russia yesterday in response to the refer...
Both China and Brazil have also made efforts to unite developing countries behind a plan to end the war in Ukraine. With the vast size of this bloc, the united Global South can be a formidable force capable of challenging the profound changes in the current international political and economic...
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday that he is deeply worried about the heightened tensions over Ukraine and "increased speculation" about a military conflict, urging world leaders to intensify diplomacy to calm the situation. "We simply cannot accept even the...