Russia
The number one reason Russia wants Ukraine is...
To get resources/land
The country that once controlled Ukraine during the 20th century was called...
The Soviet Union (USSR)
Ukraine is one of the largest exporters of ______
Grain
Bombing has taken place in the capital of Ukraine. What is the capital of Ukraine?
Kiev or Kyiv
The leader of Russia is...
Vladimir Putin
According to the World from A to Z, which Asian country has maintained neutrality but increased trade with Russia?
China
Name an organization that posses a threat to Russia, and that caused their invasion of the Ukraine.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization
In the Ukraine, where are children being taken from by Russia?
Orphanages, Boarding Schools, and areas like Crimea and Luhansk
February 20, 2014
Which international body condemned Russia’s invasion in March 2022?
The United Nations General Assembly
The leader of Ukraine is...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The year Ukraine became an independent country
1991
The year the Soviet Union fell was...
1991
What is Ukraine’s largest port city on the Black Sea (which is also extremely important for its grain exports)?
Odesa
Date Russia fully invaded Ukraine (M/D/Y).
February 24, 2022
Which global market was heavily disrupted by the war?
Energy markets (oil and gas)
Name the largest single-country donor of humanitarian assistance to the Ukraine.
United States of America
What global crisis did the war exacerbate in 2022 as covered in your reading?
Food insecurity
When did Putin first become prime minister of Russia?
1999
Which Ukrainian city became symbolic for resistance in 2022 as shown in the documentary?
Mariupol
Approximately how many Ukrainians have become refugees?
Over 6.5 million
What three scenarios are often discussed as possible outcomes of the war?
Ukrainian victory, Russian victory, Korean-style stalemate
Which former Ukrainian president fled to Russia in 2014 after the Euromaidan protests?
Viktor Yanukovych
How many member nations are in NATO?
30
Which Russian city has faced drone attacks from Ukraine?
Moscow
Which Ukrainian regions declared independence in 2014 with Russian support, and are now under Russian control? (They were on your map activity)
Donetsk and Luhansk (Donbas)
Name two businesses that have left Russia due to the conflict.
A few include: McDonalds, Starbucks, Apple, Netflix, Coca-Cola and Ford (over 140 of the world’s largest companies have pulled out).
Which pipeline project that we discussed in lecture was halted due to the war?
Nord Stream 2
Which Belarusian leader has supported Russia’s war effort?
Alexander Lukashenko
Which neighboring country received the largest number of Ukrainian refugees?
Poland