Ukrainian president; currently on the ground helping with fighting in Ukraine

The Ukrainian president came from a non-traditional background compared to most politicians. What did he do before he was the president?

Before Russia became a single sovereign state, it was made up of a bloc of several Eastern European countries from 1922 until 1991. What was this bloc called?

Fluorishing city and cultural center throughout the Middle Ages; Ukraine and Russia can both trace history back to the development of this empire.

Russian currency; has become heavily devalue since the outbreak of this conflict due to economic pressure on Russia; has dropped almost 50% of its value since start of conflict.

These are economic penalties placed on a country by another in order to dissuade a country from doing something (for example, INVADING UKRAINE!)

Internationally utilized banking system allowing foreign banks to communicate with one another; Russia recently banned from accessing this platform.

Due to GLOBALIZATION and the way global economies are connected, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impact prices of which essential resource (Russia is the 2nd largest exporter of this resource).

Devaluing of money; when your money does not have as much purchasing power

The international community had a scare last week when a Russian shell struck this type of infrastructure resulting in a fire. What did the shell hit?

As of 3/8/2022, which of the following locations has NOT fallen to Russian to Russian invaders?

Massive nuclear reactor that was the site of the largest nuclear meltdown ever recorded; located in Northern Ukraine; captured by Russian forces.

Capitol of Ukraine; currently being surrounded by 40 miles of Russian military personnel.

These are migrants that are forced to flee their country of origin in order to prevent harm or death.

NATO can best be described as which of the following?

Zelenskyy, in opposition to Russia, submitted paperwork to which international organization requesting membership.

NATO stands for the...

Which of these would NOT be a NATO country?

As of 3/8/2022, how is NATO assisting Ukraine?

Human interest story about a Ukrainian fighter pilot with over 10 confirmed kills while flying a busted fighter jet from the 80's.

Stories (some true, some not) talking about Ukrainian women putting seeds in the pockets of Russian soldiers. What kind of flowers are these seeds for?

Temporary stoppage of fighting usually to allow humanitarian aide to reach people in need.