UCATER (Ukrainian Crisis And The Emerging Russia) BY – KSHITIJ SINHA A-18 Roll no – Branch - MECHANICHAL

Soviet Union The Soviet Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is a former country which included the modern-day Russian Federation and a number of adjacent states, including the Baltic states (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania), Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and others. The USSR was a major world power during its existence, which began with the Russian Revolution of 1917 and continued until its collapse in The Soviet Union and the United States were major rivals from the end of WWII until the late 1980s, creating a conflict known as the "Cold War" where the superpowers fought each other through proxies. Many people believe that billions of people could have been killed if nuclear war broke out between the two countries, but thankfully it never did. The Soviet Union was founded in 1917, when the Russian peasantry got fed up with the monarchy, presided over by the uncharismatic Czar Nicholas II.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R)

Dissolution of Soviet Union The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) ceased to exist on December 26, 1991, by declaration no. 142-H of the Soviet of the Republics of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union acknowledging the independence of the 12 remaining republics of the Soviet Union, and creating the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). That evening at 7:32 p.m., the Soviet flag was lowered from the Kremlin for the last time and replaced with the Flag of Russia. From The dissolution of the Soviet Union also signaled the end of the Cold War. Many former Soviet republics have retained close links with Russia and formed multilateral organizations such as the Eurasian Economic Community, the Union State, the Eurasian Customs Union, and the Eurasian Economic Union to enhance economic and security cooperation.

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THE QUESTION

1.Ukrainian president's rejection of a single economic deal with the European Union regarding an association agreement. 2. A few days later, President Yanukovych outright rejected the EU proposal, accepting a new deal from Russia in the form of $15 billion in aid and other economic benefits. 3.President Yanukovych's rejection of the EU proposal not only ignored the views of a majority of Ukrainians but signaled the government's strengthened alignment with Russia. THE FATAL REJECTION

Within hours of the EU proposal's rejection, thousands of protesters stormed the streets of Kiev (the capital of Ukraine) to renew their cry for economic reform and voice their opposition to the president's decision, calling for his immediate resignation. In response to the protesters (opposition), the Ukrainian government began to carry out aggressive action. Riot police, armed guards, and military personnel quickly descended on protest sites throughout Ukraine Throughout, the United States and the European Union have offered new deals for the Ukrainian government to enter into, providing its government with several "last chances" to come around and respect the decisions of its mobilized public. In mid-February, the death toll from the protests in Kiev rose sharply into the hundreds.

. On Feb. 21, protesters overtook the capital and the president's residence. President Viktor Yanukovych quickly fled to Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin also called for a military drill involving over 100,000 troops, many of whom were situated by the Ukrainian border. President Putin's deliberate show of force sent the message that Russia was prepared to go to war with Ukraine. Following the initial movements of Russian aggression, the unmarked soldiers quickly began to enter the Ukrainian province of Crimea.

Crimea is an autonomous republic within Ukraine that contains a large Russophone population and generally identifies more closely with Russia. Crimea is roughly the size of Massachusetts and is also the location of several strong naval bases for Russia. Russia has now gained full control of the Crimean province and is continuing to maintain a militaristic occupation of Ukraine's military installations in the area, arguing that they are protecting their own interests within the region from the political instability of the nation. President Putin has also received parliamentary approval to send more troops toward Ukraine, a development that has sent waves of panic throughout the global community. The possible Russian annexation of Crimea has moved Russian and Ukrainian forces closer and closer to violent conflict.

RECENTLY United States President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged in a 90-minute phone call in which they tried to halt the mounting tensions between Russia, Ukraine and other world leaders The conversation didn't get very far. According to a statement made by the Kremlin regarding the phone conversation, Russia remains firm in its position that it will protect its interests in Ukraine, specifically in the Crimean province.

The United States and most of the EU have threatened economic sanctions against Russia as well as voting to kick them out of the G8 if they do not withdraw their troops from Ukraine.. However, strict economic sanctions against Russia could actually end up hurting Germany and Italy more than Russia due to the inevitable oil scarcity and increased prices that would follow from such sanctions Russia provides oil for a large portion of Europe, oil that just so happens to travel through Ukraine. A conflict or any further escalation would almost certainly implicate a rapid rise in prices within the EU. In addition, Russia may have a less difficult time bouncing back from sanctions. China, a close neighbor, politically and geographically, could potentially be able to fulfill some of its economic needs. Russian military aggression has also been seen as the reason behind a massive drop in Russian stocks and the Russian ruble. The market has decided the recent Russian aggression is an egregious decision, and the economic status of Russia will continue to plummet with the continuation of their provocations.." EU leaders met recently to discuss possible sanctions, asset freezes, and an arms embargo. Aiming to stabilize Ukraine's finances and economy, they are finalizing a $15-billion aid package for Ukraine.

The Kremlin released a statement deeming President Viktor Yanukovych the legitimate leader of Ukraine, and asserting that an invasion would not be breaking international law because they have permission from the president. Between the domestic disputes between Russian sympathizers and Ukrainian patriots and the international pressures around the Russian invasion and all the societal and economic consequences that follow, there is a lot that could change in the next few days, even the next few hours.

SO THE EAGLES The U.S. Army says it will soon be sending armored Stryker vehicles on a 1,100-mile convoy through six European countries to show solidarity to allies in the wake of recent Russian actions in the Ukraine and Crimea that have Eastern Europe on edge.

SHIELD WITH RUSSIA The United Nations Security Council "power of veto" refers to the veto power wielded solely by the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council(China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, and United States), enabling them to prevent the adoption of any "substantive" draft Council resolution, regardless of the level of international support for the draft. The veto does not apply to procedural votes, which is significant in that the Security Council's permanent membership can vote against a "procedural" draft resolution, without necessarily blocking its adoption by the Council.vetoUnited NationsSecurity CouncilChinaFranceRussiaUnited KingdomUnited States