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Ukraine’s Struggle for Independence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 July 2020

Chaim Shinar
Chaim Shinar*
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Hazamir St. 22/23, Kiryat Ono, 5550722, Israel. Email: chaimshinar7@gmail.com
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Abstract

In this article, I summarize the justification for Ukrainian state sovereignty, in spite of Russia’s claim of the non-existence of such sovereignty. The Russians invaded Ukraine claiming their right to justify their interests. The occupation of Crimea by Russian forces and their declaration of its annexation to Russia was an act of aggression disapproved of by the United Nations (2014). I also outline the nature of the limited war between Ukraine and Russia that is managed by ethnic Russians living in the Donbas region and Russian emissaries.

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European Review , Volume 30 , Issue 1 , February 2022 , pp. 43 - 57
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© 2020 Academia Europaea

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