The Conflict Between Russia and Ukraine

In what year did Russia annex the Crimean peninsula?

• 2008

• 2010

• 2014

• 2016

The possibility of Ukraine joining NATO in 2008 was seen by Russia as a serious ________.

• opportunity

• security threat

• economic benefit

• diplomatic success

What is a key part of NATO's alliance?

• Economic cooperation

• Military presence in Europe

• Cultural exchange

• Environmental protection

What was the Ukrainian government concerned about regarding its security in 2021?

• Buildup of Russian military forces

• Economic sanctions

• NATO membership

• Trade agreements

Fill in the blank: President Zelensky suggested that Ukraine might be forced to rethink its goal of ______.

• economic independence

• NATO membership

• cultural exchange

• military expansion

What was the primary dilemma concerning Ukraine's future as discussed in the text resources?

• Should Ukraine pursue integration with Europe through NATO membership or strengthen its relationship with Russia?

• Should Ukraine continue to due business with the United States or seek trade partnerships within the Europe?

• Should Ukraine compete to become a dominant European power by increasing their military spending?

• Should Ukraine place economic sanctions on Russia?

What did the United States threaten Russia with if it invaded Ukraine?

• Economic sanctions

• Military invasion

• Diplomatic isolation

• Cultural boycott

Fill in the blank: The United States insists that Russia must respect Ukraine's ______.

• economic policies

• territorial integrity

• cultural traditions

• technological advancements

According to the text resources, what is the opinion of France and Germany on NATO membership for Ukraine?

• Opposed

• Supportive

• Neutral

• Undecided

Under the Biden Administration, how did the United States support Ukraine during its conflict with Russia?

• The U.S. sent military troops to help fight along side Ukrainian soldiers.

• The U.S. launch a direct missile attack against Russia.

• The U.S. provided weapons and military training to Ukraine.

• The U.S. offered no help and remained neutral in the conflict.