Crime in Crimea

The situation in Ukraine has been going on for a while now and it can be difficult to understand. Throughout my research on the topic I found helpful "lists" on the important factors to remember when trying to understand the happenings.


I decided to combine the many lists and share with the hopes that this will clarify more effectively.

• Crimea is a part of Ukraine but hasn't always been.
• Three ethnic groups in Crimea: Ukrainians, Russians, and Tatars
• The Ukrainians and Russians do not get along
• The Russian Navy has a fleet in Ukraine
• Ukraine's parliament has called for action by the U.N. claiming Russia is threatening Ukraine's sovereignty
• Russia has sent in troops in an attempt to protect Russian citizens
• Russia and Ukraine had a treaty saying Russia would respect Ukraine's borders while Ukraine would give up its nuclear weapons

It is something to think about seeing as if Russia is going to detach parts of neighboring countries through impunity, other countries like China could decide it is okay.




So should the U.S. become involved and if so, how?


The possibilities include

• President Obama not attending the G-8 summit and ask other countries not to as well
• NATO consider talks of providing assurances

This situation is riddled with a long and intricate history. Hopefully this list of important facts to consider make what is happening much easier to comprehend.