Short term causes
Culture and nationalism, Allegiances
Geography
What is short term causes
As of 2024 China and who make up 90% of Russia’s fuel exports?
India
24th of february 2022
On what date did Russia invade Ukraine?
What is the ICC arrest warrant for putin’s crimes of aggression
What ruling was ignored by Mongolia?
we have growth, and they have decline”
What is the response from vladimir putin to sanction
“Genocide”
What justification did Russia give for the invasion
Amnesty International
What non-state actor wrote a 2022 report on Ukraine accusing them of war tactics that endangered citizens?
Over $66 Million dollars in Military aid since February of 2022 but has stopped all funding since March 3rd 2025.
What is the US response to the Russia- Ukraine war.
This is due to the satellite observation technology (that Russia has and Ukraine has access to the US's technology) which removes the possibility for surprise attacks and defenses
What is the war of attrition
"protect people who have been subjected to abuse and genocide".
2022 Putin speech declaring war on Ukraine.
Culture and Nationalism
What are similarities between Russia and Ukraine used to justify the invasion?
Political significance can be demonstrated through the extent of the impact on the established status quo.
Outline a framework for political significance:
The United States.
Who gave Ukraine a $61 billion aid package in April 2024?
ICC unable to carry out Putin 2023 arrest warrant for crimes of aggression
ICC enforcement issues
Which state has sent 114 billion in aid to Ukraine, including military, financial, and humanitarian assistance, as of December 2024.
What it the US
The rise of realism over cosmopolitanism in diplomacy: UNGA 2025 resolution had 65 abstentions and 18 no votes
How has the war caused political change
Created a twelve point for peace in 2023 for Ukraine, however it was criticized for clearly favouring its own interests.
What was Chinas response to the Russia - Ukraine war?
Limited to condemning the invasion in 2025, but not enforceable
UNGA enforcement issues
Alternative trade routes: 2023 China and Russia trade hit 237 billion + emergence of the shadow fleet
How has Russia caused economic political change
15
How many sanctions did has the EU imposed on Russia since Dec 2024
US voted against European drafted resolution condemning Russia’s actions and supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Which resolution did the United States vote AGAINST?