CONTESTED BORDERS BECAUSE ONE WISHES TO TAKE OVER AND ETHNIC DISPUTES - UKRAINE V RUSSIA Flashcards
(10 cards)
What year did Crimea belong to Russia?
1700
In what year did Crimea controversially become part of Ukraine?
1954
When did Ukraine gain independence from the Soviet Union?
1991
What event in February 2014 led to Russia taking Crimea?
A brief civil conflict in Crimea
What was the result of the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region in April 2014?
Another armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine
In which year did Russia fully invade Ukraine?
2022
How many Ukrainian refugees were caused by the 2022 invasion?
7.8+ million
What type of barrier was established at the Senkivka border post?
Barbed wire fence
How long is the frontier with Russia that the barbed wire fence aims to seam?
2000 km
Where is the Senkivka border post located in relation to Kiev?
200 km north