2. Individual Level Analysis

3. Individual Level Analysis pro-Russian orientation plundering of state budget rackets on private business rejection of the pro-European reforms dispersal of Euromaidan by using force

4. Individual Level Analysis non-recognition of Ukrainian revolution principle of non-interference in the Ukrainian affairs defend the Russian population in Ukraine return of Crimea to RF on the basis of a referendum (volition of Crimeans) demonstration of a strong leader

5. Individual Level Analysis annexation of Crimea by violent means bringing troops (Russian army) in unmarked uniforms into the territory of Ukraine unleashing and waging war in eastern Ukraine support for separatist moods

6. Individual Level Analysis recognition of Euromaidan non-recognition Crimea's annexation appeal to Russia to stop interfering in the internal affairs of Ukraine impose sanctions fulfill the conditions of the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances of 1994

7. Individual Level Analysis an oligarch (ranked 6th on Forbes list) concluded an agreement on the cessation of hostilities with the DPR and the LPR and gave them special status

8. State Level Analysis

9. State Level Analysis aspiration to become a member of EU and NATO the presence of the pro-Russian political elite irrational regional policy separation of state

10. State Level Analysis defense of the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea saving the sphere of influence territorial deterrence of NATO and EU expansion to the east demonstration of the ability to protect it‘s interests

11. State Level Analysis desire to reduce Russia's position in the regional leadership new sphere of influence economic containment of Russia

12. System Level Analysis

13. System Level Analysis Position of the United Nations: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the actions of the separatists called on the parties to protect the civilian population of Ukraine

14. System Level Analysis March 15, 2014 The UN Security Council discussed a draft resolution, which offered to announce the upcoming referendum in the Crimea "null and void" VOTE FOR - 13 countries Vote Against Russia (the veto) China abstained

16. System Level Analysis March 27, 2014 The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution in support of the territorial integrity of Ukraine VOTE FOR - 100 States Vote Against 11 countries Armenia, Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Nicaragua, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

17. System Level Analysis call for the territorial integrity of Ukraine condemnation of Russia imposition of sanctions

18. System Level Analysis condemnation of the revolution in Ukraine support of Russia's policy in the region

19. System Level Analysis Conclusion: inability of UN to cope with emerging conflicts new hidden form of war (under the auspices of protection of the Russian population)