Ukraine is an important geopolitical battleground between Russia and the West.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been a source of controversy for the past few years, with Russia and the West taking opposite sides on the issue. It’s easy to see why, as Ukraine is one of the most important geopolitical battlegrounds in the world today. The country has a long history of being invaded by foreign powers, from Mongols to Russians to Nazis. This is what makes it so important today: Ukraine’s location between Russia and Europe means that whoever controls it has a great deal of influence over European politics.
Why does Russia want control over Ukraine?
There are several reasons why Russia wants control over Ukraine. The first is that its location makes it a vital part of any potential invasion into Europe. If Russia could get troops into Ukraine, they could easily attack countries like Poland or Germany without having to go through Belarus or another country first.
“Why are there so many conflicts in Crimea?”
The Crimean Peninsula was annexed by Vladimir Putin in 2014 after Russian troops occupied Ukrainian military bases there, sparking outrage among Western leaders and leading to economic sanctions against Moscow.
Since then, there have been multiple clashes between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists in eastern regions of the country.
In August 2018, an armed conflict broke out between pro-Russian rebels and Ukrainian government forces after Kiev launched an offensive against rebel positions in Donetsk Oblast.
On September 30th 2018, Poroshenko announced that he had reached an agreement with Putin on a permanent ceasefire along parts of the frontline in Donbass.
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