Ukraine and Russia Conflict

Why did protests begin in Ukraine in 2013?

• Ukraine wanted to invade Russia.

• Ukrainian citizens demanded a new government and stronger ties with Europe.

• President Yanukovych signed a trade agreement with the European Union.

• Russia took control of Crimea.

What event caused the protests in Ukraine to escalate into a larger conflict?

• The election of a new Ukrainian president.

• Ukrainian troops were sent to stop the protests, leading to violence.

• The dissolution of the Soviet Union.

• The European Union took over Crimea.

What historical connection does Ukraine share with Russia?

• Ukraine and Russia have always been separate countries.

• They formed a united country after the Cold War.

• Ukraine ruled over Russia for many years.

• Both were part of the Soviet Union before it dissolved in 1991.

Why do some people in Crimea feel connected to Russia?

• Many are of Russian heritage and speak Russian.

• They were born in Russia.

• They live near the Russian capital.

• They were forced to move to Crimea by Russia.

How has the conflict between Ukraine and Russia affected civilians?

• Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes.

• Only a small number of people were impacted.

What has been the role of Europe and the United States in this conflict?

• They have stayed neutral.

• They have taken military action against Russia.

• They have worked to help Ukraine and Russia find a peaceful resolution.

• They have supported Russia’s control of Crimea.

What did President Vladimir Putin of Russia claim was his reason for taking action in Ukraine?

• To protect Ukrainian citizens.

• To maintain peace in Ukraine.

• To help Ukraine join the European Union.

• To avoid protests in Russia.

What happened after President Yanukovych fled Ukraine in 2014?

• Protests ended, and peace was restored.

• Ukraine joined the European Union.

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  Russia took control of Crimea, and fighting began in eastern Ukraine.

• Ukrainian leaders immediately stopped the conflict.

What role did the Soviet Union play in the relationship between Ukraine and Russia?

• The Soviet Union divided Ukraine and Russia.

• Russia and Ukraine never had a connection to the Soviet Union

• The Soviet Union helped Ukraine become independent.

• Ukraine and Russia were both part of the Soviet Union until 1991.

How has the conflict affected the population of Ukraine?

• At least 1.6 million Ukrainians became refugees, fleeing their homes due to the fighting.

• Most people have stayed in their homes without disruption.

• All Ukrainians moved to Europe or the United States.

• Ukrainian citizens did not experience any major effects.