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The President’s Inbox
Russia, Ukraine, and Global Instability, With Michael Kimmage
Apr 9, 2024
History professor Michael Kimmage discusses Russia's war in Ukraine, exploring the conflict's origins, global repercussions, and the complex interactions between Russia, Ukraine, the United States, and Europe. The podcast delves into historical events, security arrangements, NATO membership debates, and the global fallout of the conflict, highlighting Russia's strategic miscalculations and the impact on global security.
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- Russia exploited Ukraine's power vacuum, annexed Crimea, and incited a secessionist movement in Donbas.
- US responses fueled Putin's perception of weakness, driving global instability and consequences for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
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Origins of Russia's War in Ukraine
The war began in February 2014 when Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych fled, opening a power vacuum exploited by Russia. Russia's desire to control Ukraine and Ukraine's vulnerability were key causes. Russia quickly annexed Crimea and incited a secessionist movement in the eastern Donbas region. Such events were the immediate fallout of Yanukovych's flight and longstanding Russian ambitions.
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