Vocab/Nato/Ukraine

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What was the Warsaw Pact?

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A military alliance of Eastern Bloc countries led by the Soviet Union, established in 1955 as a counterbalance to NATO.

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What is poverty?

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A condition where basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter are not being met.

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What is an analogy?

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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What triggered the Maidan Revolution in Ukraine?

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The signing of a deal between Ukraine's president and Russia, which led to public protests.

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What does NATO stand for?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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What is the primary focus of NATO?

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Military alliance and collective defense among member countries.

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What is the significance of the Maidan Revolution?

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It marked a pivotal moment in Ukraine's struggle for democracy and alignment with the West.

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What role did Russia play in the Ukraine conflict?

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Russia's annexation of Crimea and support for separatists in Eastern Ukraine escalated tensions.

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What is the purpose of NATO's collective defense clause?

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To ensure that an attack against one member is considered an attack against all members.

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What are the Minsk agreements?

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A series of international agreements aimed at resolving the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.