Annexation Of Crimea Research Paper

Russia and Ukraine have had several conflicts throughout the years. In their latest conflict, and worst East-West crisis since the Cold war, Vladimir Putin gave a speech arguing Crimea should be a Russian territory. The Russian Empire seized Crimea in 1783, during the reign of Catherine the Great. Crimea was established as an, it returned to being part of Russia in 1945. In 1921, Crimea was established as an autonomous republic until 1945 when it lost its status as an autonomous republic because of the collaboration of a significant number of Crimeans with the German forces. Crimea went back to being a part of Russia up to 1954, when then soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev returned Crimea to the Ukranian SSR . In 1991 when Ukraine became independent,
Liberalists believe international laws are crucial to keep the peace between the countries and make them work together. Clearly Putin does not support Liberalism as he completely ignored international laws and the warnings from the United States and Western Europe. Even more interesting is how Liberalism has been losing its purpose without an opponent. “Without an opposing ideology since the end of the Cold War, liberalism has turned in upon itself. Liberal countries have been destroying their last “illiberal” elements, such as sexism, racism and homophobia, in order to have its always-necessary opponent, and maintain purpose.” This left the liberal West searching for a new opponent or enemy that liberalism so desperately needed. The Crimean annexation gave them the perfect argument to once again depict Putin and Russia as enemies. What Russia did violated international laws, but if this is not the firs time this happens why is it that the United States and Western Europe have made it look like a horrible crime? “Dugin believes the liberal West has presented Putin and Russia as villains, not because the Russian actions in the Crimea and the Ukraine are illegitimate, but rather because liberalism once again needs an enemy.” Putin’s argument is strong and persuasive. Crimea had been part of Russia ever since the end of the 18th century, it is composed of mostly Russian speakers, and the majority of their population is Russian. Most important of all, it has been stated Crimeans are actually in favor of joining Russia. “More than 82 percent of the electorate took part in the vote. Over 96 percent of them spoke out in favour of reuniting with Russia. These numbers speak for themselves. “ Russia’s annexation of Crimea seems logical and Putin presents a strong argument in favor of it; but the liberal West needs it too look like a crime. Liberalism