Ukraine in Russia’s Sphere of Interests
Ukraine in Russia’s Sphere of Interests
Author(s): Kristiina Müür, Holger Mölder, Vladimir SazonovSubject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Kaitseväe Akadeemia (KVA)
Keywords: Ukraine; Russia; Ukrainian crisis; EuroMaidan;
Summary/Abstract: Before going any further in-depth with analysing the current Ukrainian crisis, it is essential to understand the underlying reasons for its outbreak. Russia’s painful reaction to the events in Ukraine unfolding with the Euro-Maidan of December 2013 is well explained by Zbigniew Brzezinski who already two decades ago described Ukraine as an ‘important space on the Eurasian chessboard’, the control over which is a prerequisite for Russia “to become a powerful imperial state, spanning Europe and Asia”.
Journal: EMA OCCASIONAL PAPERS (until May 2019: ENDC OCCASIONAL PAPERS)
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 7
- Page Range: 43-44
- Page Count: 2
- Language: English