When did Ukraine gain it's independence from Russia?
What is August 1991
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What advantages does Ukraine have over
Russia?
What is land
100
What drove Ukraine to finally become independent?
Russia's violent attack against Moscow
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Who is Vladmir Putin? The Russian president
The Russian president
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What are 2 countries that border Russia?
China, Ukraine, North Korea and Norway.
200
Why did Ukraine want to become independent from Russia?
What is because of the collapse of the U.S.S.R
200
What is one energy source that Ukraine has a lot of?
What is oil
200
Was it easy for Ukraine to gain their independence?
No, Ukraine had to fight in order to separate themselves from the union.
200
When was he elected Russian president?
What is March 22nd, 2000.
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What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
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In 2004 who rigged the election for Ukraine's independence?
Viktor Yushchenko
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Why do some Ukrainians want to be joined back together with Russia?
Some people believe that they are truly Russian because for some people they live on the borderline and for others they were raised with a Russian ethnic background
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What is Ukraine's main reason for wanting independence?
They want EU values vs. a dictatorship
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What religion does he practice?
What is orthadox Christian
300
Name 2 of Russia's allies
India and China
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What does Russian nickname Ukraine?
Ukraine is referred to as "Little Russia" due to their past connection and similarities.
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What are EU values?
Respect for human rights and equality
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In December 2012 what law did Putin pass?
What is law banning US citizens from adopting Russian children
400
Including Russia, what are the four other permanent members of the UN Security Council?
US, UK, China and France.
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Name 2 countries that border Ukraine
Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Moldova.
500
Why is Ukraine important to Russia?
Ukraine is important because of it's size, location, and historical link with Russia.
Also they're position on EU's frontier
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What was the biggest issue when Ukraine was apart of Russia?