Important Dates
What year did the present-day Russian/Ukrainian conflict begin?
2022
Who are the current leaders of Russia and Ukraine?
Putin and Zelenskyy
What city are the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine taking place?
Istanbul, Turkey
What attire has Zelenskyy been wearing as a result of the conflict with Russia?
Military attire
The Russian/Ukrainian conflict is the biggest European conflict since what war?
World War 2
What year did the Revolution of Dignity begin?
2014
What year was Vladimir Putin first elected as President of Russia?
2000
Which 2 people were not present at the recent peace talk/negotiation?
Putin and Zelenskyy
What world leader has supported Russia in recent months?
President Trump
What body of water boarders the Crimean Penninsula?
The Black Sea
What year did Ukraine become an independent country?
1991
What year was Volodymyr Zelenskyy first elected as President of Ukraine?
2019
What happened on May 26, 2025?
The Russians launched their largest drone and missile strikes of the conflict.
What is one way US students are responding to the conflict?
Protests, fundraising, social media posts
What is the name of the warm water port that Russia wants access to?
Crimea
What was the date of the peace talks in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine?
May 16, 2025
1. Full withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine.
2. Return of captured territory and citizens.
What was the number of prisoners of war from each side that was agreed upon to swap during recent negotiations?
1,000 each
What organization placed sanctions designed to pressure Russia into ending the conflict?
NATO
Who posted on social media claiming that without his help, terrible things would have already happened to Russia?
President Trump
What day(s) were the prisoners of war finally exchanged?
May 23-25th, 2025
What does Putin want from the negotiations with Ukraine?
1. Wants Russia to be given all the regions claimed during the conflict.
2. Wants Ukraine to never join NATO.
Which country introduced the idea of a lasting ceasefire on May 28, 2025?
Russia
What did the US, UK, France, and Germany lift range restrictions on in May 2025?
weapons supplied to Ukraine
What are the colors of the Russian flag in order from top to bottom?
White, Blue, Red