Russia and Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine started on the 24th of February, when Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine. Many believe that it goes back to the fall of the USSR. Russia used to be a powerhouse, and didn't like when they lost their power, so they made an alliance with the ex-soviet states. This alliance set some rules that prevent members from joining the European Union (EU) and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation). Despite this, the Baltic states, which includes Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, joined both groups before Russia formed the alliance. However, when Georgia tried to join the EU, Russia sent in 200 tanks to stop it from doing so.

This pattern can be observed when applied to Ukraine, as the country was trying to join the EU. Russia kept threatening Ukraine until they realised this wouldn’t work. Russia officially invaded Ukraine on March 24, 2022, declaring war. Putin expected Ukraine to fall quickly, but they are standing their ground, giving a strong fight. Meanwhile, surrounding countries stopped trade with Russia, making the Russian ruble worth less than a spec of dirt. However, Russia is not alone, as Belarus is helping. Because of this, Poland is considering joining the conflict as well.

While we can’t predict how this conflict will end, we can hope that it will be resolved peacefully as soon as possible.