Since early 2014, Ukraine has fought an aching battle to preserve their independence and freedom. Facing the no-longer-sleeping bear of the Russian Federation, recent political corruption, and a recessed economy, Ukraine has weathered through a difficult time for the newly independent nation. Since Russia's unlawful invasion of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, Ukrainians around the country have embraced patriotism. If you walk down any city street in Kiev, you will see countless flags, anti-Russian merchandise, and memorials for fallen soldiers in the conflict. The Russians are seeking to destroy Ukrainian culture, language, and pride in the Crimean region, and its up to us to put an end to the barbarism. |
PoliticsPetro Poroshenko is the fifth president of Ukraine. He was elected following the removal of Viktor Yanukovych, a Russian sympathizer.
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Crimean PeninsulaThe Crimean Peninsula is a valuable region of Ukraine with fertile land and abundant mineral resources. Russia has occupied this region since 2014.
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EconomyUkraine's economy plunged into a recession in 2014. Since then, Ukraine's GDP has slowly started a recovery. In 2016, Ukraine has a $93 billion USD.
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