The Ugly Truth Behind The War Between Russia And Ukraine: What You Need To Know

It’s no secret that Russia and Ukraine have been at odds for a long time. But some people don't know what the war is really about or how it started. You may have seen the headlines, but do you know what they mean? It all boils down to three major points:

The first one is the Crimean issue - which was when Crimea joined Russia in an annexation on March 18th, 2014. The second one is the Ukrainian crisis, which has been going on for over two years now. And finally, there’s the 2016 Russian military intervention in Ukraine. It's clear these conflicts are not ending anytime soon. So it's important to stay up-to-date with everything that's happening to avoid getting caught off guard.

The Crimean Issue

Crimea is a disputed territory on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia annexed Crimea in an annexation on March 18th, 2014, which led to protests in Ukraine and a major international crisis. The United Nations General Assembly condemned the Russian annexation of Crimea as illegal and invalid, but Russia claims that it's not violating any international law.

The Ukrainian Crisis

The Ukrainian crisis began in November 2013 and has been continuing ever since. It all started when the president of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, was ousted and then impeached by the Ukrainian parliament on February 22nd, 2014. This led to protests and violence, which resulted in Russia annexing Crimea on March 18th, 2014. The Ukrainian crisis is still ongoing as of today.

The 2016 Russian Military Intervention

in Ukraine

In February and March 2014, Russia annexed Crimea. And in August, they invaded eastern Ukraine. This is a major issue because it's Europe’s first war since World War II.

In these situations, Russia has also engaged in military intervention within Ukraine and has been targeting Ukrainian citizens who are in conflict with the Russian government's agenda. This includes journalists, activists, and those fighting back against the invaders.

The reason for this intervention is to destabilize Ukraine and make them weaker to the point where they can't resist Russia's invasion. Russia wants their territory back that once belonged to them so they can have control over the Black Sea again. These actions by Putin will not be ending anytime soon.

Consequences of the Conflict

The effects of the conflict are still being felt, in both Ukraine and Russia. But the conflict's consequences have reached much further than just those countries- it has also had a significant impact on Europe.

Oil prices have been steadily decreasing, which is bad for the economies of all countries that rely on oil exports. In addition to this, Russia has been blocking shipments of food to Ukraine, which is causing an increase in prices and shortages as well as issues with transportation.

All of these problems will only be solved once there is some sort of peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine. The war can't end soon enough because the longer it lasts, the more damage both countries will incur.

Conclusion

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has been a major source of instability in Eastern Europe since the 2014 annexation of Crimea. The conflict has led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations between Russia and Ukraine and has been the catalyst for the increased hostility between the two countries and their respective allies.

The Ukrainian crisis began with the 2013-2014 Euromaidan protests against then President Viktor Yanukovych and his administration. Yanukovych fled Kiev and Russia annexed Crimea, justifying the move as protecting Russian citizens from the Euromaidan protests that ousted Yanukovych.

In late 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military intervention in Syria. The intervention has been widely condemned by Western leaders as a ploy to increase Russian influence and power in the Middle East.