Introduction The seizure of Crimea, and the destabilization of eastern Ukraine has been marked by many as one of the major conflicts since the Cold War. It began in 2010 and escalated to what it is today (the seizure of Crimea by Russia). Boasting a plethora of effects on the greater European region, such as energy supply and diplomatic relationships, the crisis quickly became a matter of concern. Within my paper I explore the history that aroused this affair, detail the effects it had upon other
destabilization of eastern Ukraine has been marked by many as one of the greatest conflict since the Cold War. This conflict began in 2010 and escalated quickly to what it is today (the seizure of Crimea by Russia). Within my paper I will explore the history of the 2014 Crimea Crises, delve into the affects that it had upon other nations as it alarmed many, and conclude with historical analysis to past issues. History of the Crimean and Ukraine The Ukraine and Crimean crisis began in 2010 with the Presidential
between Russia and Ukraine because of the ethnic tension among Russians, Ukrainians, and the Tartars, and the weary relations between West and East. The recent situation is problematic for the future of Europe; the conflict will end either with peace or with a new Great War. Decisions made during the Cold War, a broken promise from the Ukrainian president, the police attack on protestors, and the Russian invasion have contributed to the crisis in Crimea. The first cause of the Crimea crisis derives from
to the Crisis The start of the Ukraine Crisis can be traced back to November 21, 2013 when then President Yanukovych of Ukraine “rejected six bills aimed at meeting the EU’s terms.” This agreement would have given Ukraine 600 million euros in aid as well as stronger political ties (with the EU) and a removal of some tariffs on many imports into the EU’s nations. However with strong pressure and threats of economic sanctions by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Yanukovych instead signs the Ukrainian-Russian
"Nobody and nothing will stop Russia..." -- Vladimir Putin In March of 2014 Russia invaded Ukraine, unleashing a maddening flurry of concern across the world. Originally the concern was how to defend Crimea Ukraine from Putin’s forces, however, the concern has since changed. Seemingly overnight, Putin managed to worm his troops into Crimea, and dominate part of Ukraine. But where does this expansion of power end? Trying to delegate and monitor a power-hungry politician is now the focus of nearly
in Ukraine (Fisher 13). Majority of Russian businessmen in the United States who have close links with Vladimir Putin have been expelled from the country. President Obama has also come with strategies to tame some parts of the Russian economy comprising both the oil and gas industries, which form a bunch of Russians export (Fisher 23). According to President Barack Obama, the action would interfere with the global economy but would restrict threatening movements by Russian military in Ukraine. The
The crisis in Ukraine has been ongoing since late 2013 up until now and has been headlines on global news for months due to the enormity of the current state of affairs in Ukraine. Most Malaysians disregard Ukraine's crisis because it deems to be irrelevant to our country. Though, Ukraine is 8257. 67 kilometres away from Malaysia, the predicament in Ukraine is on a global scale, and can have an effect on anyone's country. First of all, what is Ukraine? Long story short, Ukraine is an Eastern European
This paper will discuss the dominant political ideologies presented in news coverage regarding the Ukrainian crisis. In November of 2013, Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych rejected a European Union trade deal and instead took a loan offered by Russia to relieve Ukraine’s financial instability, causing tension between Ukrainians and the Ukrainian government. Many citizens wanted the Ukraine to loosen their ties from Russia and establish a better relationship with the European Union. Ukrainian’s protested
Samantha Power(1). The Russian Ukraine crisis is happening now, Russia has invaded Ukraine trying to take back what they gave up years ago. If fighting started in the Ukraine country's like the U.S.A. would have to decide if and who they would side with. If country's decide to fight it could start another world war. Clearly things can take a wrong turn with the Russian Ukraine crisis and could result in the creation of a dystopia. First I will describe what is happening in Ukraine and how WW3 could start
erupted in Ukraine; the conflicting matter was over Ukraine’s new pro-western leadership. Many were concerned that Ukraine’s fondness of western ideas would prompt the country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Currently, Ukraine is located in the middle of a new crisis; this time, however, it is not a civil matter. Russia and Ukraine are a in a strife over Crimea. This conflict is particularly concerning because of Crimea’s history. Russian president Vladimir Putin described the