Ukraine as of 05 Mar. 2022 (UKR 01)

The Ukrainian Conflict: Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Ukrainian Conflict

We invite you to join us for a panel discussion of the Ukrainian Conflict chaired by Richard Sassoon.

Russia began an invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, in an escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. It is the largest conventional military attack in Europe since World War II. Join this event where our panel of experts will discuss new troop movements, the relationships developing between NATO and Ukraine, and respond, in real-time, to your questions and concerns.

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The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing war primarily involving Russia, pro-Russian forces, and Belarus on one side, and Ukraine and its international supporters on the other. The conflict began in February 2014 following the Revolution of Dignity, and focused on the status of Crimea and parts of the Donbas, internationally recognized as part of Ukraine. The conflict includes the Russian annexation of Crimea (2014), the war in Donbas (2014–present), naval incidents, cyberwarfare, and political tensions. While trying to hide its involvement, Russia gave military backing to separatists in the Donbas from 2014 onwards. Having built up a large military presence on the border from late 2021, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, which is ongoing. In 2021 and early 2022, there was a major Russian military build-up around Ukraine's borders. NATO accused Russia of planning an invasion, which it denied. Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the enlargement of NATO as a threat to his country and demanded Ukraine be barred from ever joining the military alliance. He also expressed Russian irredentist views, questioned Ukraine's right to exist, and stated Ukraine was wrongfully created by Soviet Russia.

On 21 February 2022, Russia officially recognized the two self-proclaimed separatist states in the Donbas and sent troops to the territories. Three days later, Russia invaded Ukraine after Putin announced a "special military operation". Much of the international community and organizations such as Amnesty International have condemned Russia for its actions in post-revolutionary Ukraine, accusing it of breaking international law and violating Ukrainian sovereignty. Many countries implemented economic sanctions against Russia, Russian individuals, or companies, especially after the 2022 invasion.

Contents:
0:00:00 Introduction
0:14:38 Origins of Ukraine
0:33:22 20th and 21st Century Changes
1:02:31 Strategic Information
1:15:00 Panelist Discussion
2:35:18 Final Closing

[pattysmith]

Watching this in 2024, would love to see you guys do apart 2.

[HistoryfitnessInvesting]

Please donate to help our group get a word out there regarding Ukrainian history and culture

[skaizun]

Just like the "Korean Conflict"? =smh=