Ukrainian Crisis: The Crisis Causes and Parties Responsible

Ukrainian Crisis
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Introduction to the Problem
Various events usually take place on the international platform, which play a big role in international relations. A number of events play out among nations, to help shape up the geopolitical landscape of the world. Currently for example, there are a number of these events all around the world. There is for instance the issues surrounding Greece and its economy, the war in the Middle East, such as in Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan, There is also the ongoing diplomatic row between North and South Korea, and so forth. Global events are just too many and seem to be never-ending.
Nations usually go into war, or invade other nations as a result of selfish ambitions. They do so in pursuit of their interests. Iraq invaded Kuwait due to their diplomatic row surrounding oil, the same can be said to be the reason for the invasion of Iraq by the United States. It all goes down to the benefit they get from the whole event of invasion.
Ever since November 2013, Ukraine has been in turmoil, with protests building over presidents Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to abandon a European association agreement that would alienate it from its Soviet ties and bring European allies closer. The events that followed the protests have been a crisis in the volatile area known as Crimea. It should be noted that Crimea was strategically located, and therefore played an integral role when it came to the transport of oil between Russia and other territories. This paper analyzes the Ukrainian crisis also known as the Crimean crisis, from its inception to date. The paper will focus on the historical influence and the buildup of tension that led to the conflict. The paper will categorically analyze the relationship between the United States and Russia within the context of the Ukraine crisis. It will also look at how power play has contributed to the deterioration of the crisis and finalize by suggestions on resolution and personal recommendation.
The crisis causes and parties responsible.
The Ukrainian crisis is a prolonged protest that started when President Viktor Yanukovych failed to sign an association agreement with the European Union. The decision attracted mass protests by the supporters of the agreement giving rise to a group known as Euromaidan. Civil unrests and protests that followed the decision to abort the agreement plan with the European Union became known as the Euromaidan. As the protest progressed, the Ukrainian government came up with anti-protest laws which would later be annulled due to pressure. When the Ukrainian prime minister resigned, he triggered a domino effect where various government officials followed in resignation. The crisis pits Ukraine against Russia.
Due to pressure, President Yanukovych fled the capital city Kiev and was impeached by the parliament triggering further unrest in the eastern and southern regions regarded as his strongholds. Following the ousting of President Yanukovych, a new interim government was formed which most observers viewed as pro-western.
The problem culminated in Russia seizing six Ukrainian tanks and intrusion into Crimea. On February 2014, opposition and pro-Russian militias took over Crimea...