Russia Invades Ukraine Group Activity

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Why is Russia invading Ukraine?
A local citizen shows the debris of a house after a Russian shelling outside A map of Ukraine. The yellow-colored regions are Donetsk and Luhansk,
Kyiv, Ukraine, on February 24, 2022. which left Ukrainian control in 2014.
Putin claims the objective of the attack is to defend the Russian speakers in Ukraine, especially those in Donetsk and Luhansk, two self-
declared republics that left Ukrainian control in 2014. Ukraine, however, has denied Moscow's claims that it is forcibly trying to take them
back. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between
28 European countries and two North American countries. Ukraine is not a member, but has previously shown interest in joining.
Putin said he views the prospect of Ukraine joining the Western military alliance as a "hostile act." In December, Putin gave the U.S. and
NATO a list of security demands. One of them was a guarantee that Ukraine will never enter NATO and that NATO decreases its military
presence in Eastern and Central Europe. These proposals were rejected by the U.S. and its allies.
In addition, Putin rejected Ukraine's right to exist outside Russia, stating the countries' shared history and culture. In a speech, Putin
recognized the "independence and sovereignty" of Donetsk and Luhansk. "Modern Ukraine was completely created by Russia," Putin said.
Putin said he sees Ukraine's interest in joining NATO as a direct threat to Russia, but in the past has rejected Ukraine's right to exist. He
regards Ukraine and Russia as inseparable, "one people, a single whole." Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union, as was Russia, before its
collapse in 1991. Putin directly threatened pro-democracy activists and government officials who had led the pro-democracy push in the
country after the 2014 revolution ousting a pro-Russian government. "We know their names and we will find them and bring them to justice,"
he said.
How Could The Invasion Affect The U.S. and the Global Economy?
The U.S. doesn't depend on Russia for major imports. However, bankers said that turbulent international politics "could cause increases in
global energy prices or exacerbate global supply shortages." Economic consequences have already been felt in the stock market. Although
the United States imports very little Russian oil, if oil prices change in one part of the world, it will affect the prices in all other regions.
Russia is a major producer of oil and natural gas, adding to concern and uncertainty across the world. It is also the world's largest exporter of
wheat, and is a major food supplier to Europe. Russia produces 10 million barrels of oil a day, which is roughly 10 percent of global demand. It
is Europe's largest supplier of natural gas, which is used to fuel power plants and provide heat to homes and businesses. While world stock
markets have plummeted, oil prices have increased.
What Is NATO Doing?

NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg announced the military alliance would defend every inch of its territory, in the case that Russia attacks a
member country. Ukraine is not a member country. Stoltenberg added the security alliance will continue to increase its defenses on its
eastern flank near Ukraine and Russia. Some of NATO's member countries are supplying arms, ammunition and other equipment to Ukraine.
As of February 24, NATO as an organization has not been supplying weapons. A possible next step for NATO could be to trigger the NATO
Response Force, which can gather up to 40,000 troops.
What Is The History Between Russia And Ukraine?

World War I resulted in the creation of two Ukrainian republics. They unified in 1919 as an independent state: the Ukrainian People's
Republic. Soon afterward, Ukraine's pro-independence forces fell to the Soviet Union. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) became
the founding member of the USSR in 1922. However, in 1991 a vote on Ukrainian independence was backed by a majority in every region of
Ukraine. A week later, the Soviet Union ceased to exist.
In early 2014, the Ukrainian president, who had been favorable toward Russia, refused to sign a European Union association agreement. This
triggered mass protests in Kyiv known as Euromaidan, which forced him out of office. Russia instigated a rebellion in eastern Ukraine and
later seized control of part of the Donbas region. Although a ceasefire agreement was formed in 2015, the front lines have not moved since.
Nearly 14,000 people have died in the conflict, and there are 1.5 million people internally displaced in Ukraine. In the eight years since,
Moscow has allegedly engaged in warfare and cyberattacks against Ukraine.
1. Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Directions: Use six adjectives to describe the Russian invasion
of the Ukraine based on information from the passage.
2. What were some of Putin’s threats?
3. How could the invasion affect the US and global economy?
4. What is the history between Russia and Ukraine?
Directions: In your opinion, what are the five most Writing: In your opinion, how do you think this issue will be
important facts that should be known about the article on resolved? Use examples from the text to form the basis of your
the invasion of the Ukraine? Use complete sentences. opinion. Be sure to include complete sentences.
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Why is Russia invading Ukraine?

What Is NATO Doing?

What Is The History Between Russia And Ukraine?

3. How could the invasion affect the US and global economy?

4. What is the history between Russia and Ukraine?

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