RUSSIAN historyThe legacy of the tsarist Empire and the Soviet Union is one of the crucial factors for an understanding and an explanation of current affairs in the post-Soviet space. This is especially true for Ukraine and for Russian鈥揢krainian relations. Russia regards Ukraine as a part ...
However, the legacies of history have been forming an invisible fault line. The eastern part, which is much closer to Russia, consists mainly Russian descents and tends to be more Russian-speaking and Orthodox, while the western one, which is much closer to Europe, spoke more Ukrainian and ...
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...
The Cuban Missile Crisis, though 60 years ago, remains relevant today. Current U.S. leaders should learn from history that Russian authorities are willing to do anything in the face of provocation or threat. It should be noted this opinion was already voiced by then U.S. Ambassador to Russ...
Ukraine has a history of using civilian troops in battle. In 2014, volunteer brigades fought against Russia-backed separatists in the east, propping up the wavering conventional forces. Those units were formalized into Ukraine's military, as the Territorial Defense Force. Russia ha...
President Vladimir Putin, who all but denies that Ukraine is its own country. "A stable statehood hasn't been built in Ukraine," Putin said this past week, trying to justify his invasion of Russia's neighbor. "It is an inherent part of our own history, culture, [and] spiritual space....
History of Ukraine, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Ukraine from ancient times to the present. From prehistoric times, migration and settlement patterns in the territories of present-day Ukraine varied fundamentally along th
Ukraine - Russian Invasion, Crimea, Conflict: Between October and November 2021, Russia began a massive buildup of troops and military equipment along its border with Ukraine. Over the following months, additional forces were dispatched to Belarus (osten
As the war in Ukraine unfolds, here’s what you need to know. Get the latest developments as Russia’s attacks continue.