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Ukraine

This overview explores the historical significance of Ukraine, particularly its ties to Russia, including the 1954 transfer of Crimea. Recent tensions emerged following a failed trade pact and widespread protests against President Yanukovych's government, which opposed integration with the EU. The protests culminated in his ousting, but Russia's response was swift, involving military maneuvers in Crimea and the declaration of the Ukrainian government as illegitimate. The situation has led to international economic sanctions against Russia and a call for support from the U.S. to Ukraine.

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Ukraine

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  1. Ukraine

  2. History and Importance • USSR • Crimean peninsula • Gift of the 19503 • Culturally- East vs West

  3. Recent Tension • Started over failed trade pact • Trade, modernization, political ties • Protest • Why the protest? Trade, • Perceptions and Threats, • Demands about YuliaTymoshenko- gas deal, treatment • Opposition Head VitaliKlitschko- DR. Ironfist

  4. President flew to Moscow and met with Putin • Passed an anti-protest law • Law was repealed after protests erupted, demonstrators took over City Hall for three months • President ousted

  5. Russian troops moving into Crimea , Putin denying it • Reports of 6000-16000 • Reports that troops have fired warning shots • Tuesday, March 4 • Putin pulled back troops • Putin declared government in Kiev- not legitimate • Secretary of State flew to Kiev and offered $1billion in aid. • Obama warning Russia to back off • Economic sanctions against Russia

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