Case Study → Contested Borders in Ukraine and Russia (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Year Russia annexed part of Ukraine
Year Russia annexed part of Ukraine
2014
Putin's reason for annexing Ukrainian territory
Putin's reason for annexing Ukrainian territory
Many ethnic Russians live in Ukraine
When Crimea started belonging to Russia
When Crimea started belonging to Russia
Late 1700s onwards
Country that owned Crimea from late 1700s
Country that owned Crimea from late 1700s
Russia (The Soviet Union)
Year Crimea became part of independent Ukraine
Year Crimea became part of independent Ukraine
1991
Why Crimea's inclusion in Ukraine (1991) was controversial
Why Crimea's inclusion in Ukraine (1991) was controversial
Large number of ethnic Russians still living there
What happened to Crimea in 2014
What happened to Crimea in 2014
Annexed by Russia
What ended with Crimea's 2014 annexation
What ended with Crimea's 2014 annexation
Brief period of civil conflict
International response to 2014 Crimea annexation
International response to 2014 Crimea annexation
Condemned by the international community
Steps taken to prevent 2014 Crimea annexation
Steps taken to prevent 2014 Crimea annexation
No steps taken