Read the following article:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/ukraine/10671729/Nato-warns-that-Russia-is-risking-Europes-peace-and-security.html
Answer the following questions:
1. What is NATO? What does the acronym stand for, and what is its purpose as an organization?
2. Why does Russia have such high interest in Crimea? Why does NATO have such a high interest in the Ukraine?
3. What is the G8? How is the US using it as a threat against Russia?
4. What is a ruble?
5. Who is Vitali Klitschko?
6. Does Russia have the right to make this move, since some of the citizens of the Ukraine are supportive of Russia's taking over of Kiev?
NATO is is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic
ReplyDeleteTreaty which was signed on 4 April 1949. NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty
Organization. It's purpose is to constitute a system of collective defense
whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by
any external party. Russia is interested in Crimea because they want to take
over the Black Sea Fleet that is in Crimea. NATO has high interest in the
Ukraine because Ukraine is part of the west (democratic society)/ a nation of 46
million which occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia. G8
is the eight most industrialized/ powerful nations in the world, comprising
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK, and US. US is threatening to remove Russia from the G8 if they do not stop there "incredible acts of aggression." Ruble is the unit of Russian currency. Vitali Klitschko is a former
boxing world champion-turned-presidential candidate. Russia does not have the
right to make this move because it is not a unanimous decision by Ukraine
citizen to take over Kiev. It is not fair to all the citizens who's lives will be altered by the take over.
Brooke Gilbert
Katy Howard
ReplyDeleteNATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The purpose of this organization is to provide and guarantee freedom and security of it's members through military and political means. Russia has high interest in Crimea because it has historic links to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet. Moreover, NATO has a high interest in the Ukraine because it is a nation of 46 million which occupies an important strategic position between Europe and Russia. The G8 is a club of developed economies, and the United States is threatening to remove Russia from it. A ruble is the basic monetary unit of Russia. Vitali Klitschko is the former boxing world champion-turned-presidential candidate. Russia does not have the right to make this move. Russia should respect the Ukraine as a nation.
NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the purpose of the organization is to protect the freedom of it's members who border the northern Atlantic Ocean. Russia has such a high interest in Crimera because it was owned by Russia a while back and then the Ukraine became the "leader" over the country and the Russians in the country want to be a part of Russia. NATO have such a high interest in Ukraine because they want to keep the peace and to have the Ukrainian citizens to be treated fairly. A G8 is a group of eight leading industrializing democracies. It is using is as a threat against Russia by taking them out of G8. A Ruble is a closely associated with Russia and is a unit if currency of many Eastern European countries. Vitali Klitschko is a former boxing world champion/presidential candidate. Russia does not have the right to invade Ukraine even though they supporters there.
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1.) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (1949) is composed of European nations as well as the US and Canada as an organization for peace.
ReplyDelete2.) NATO has a high interest in the Ukraine because of its position between Europe and Russia. Also, Russia is tightening their grip on Crimea because of its historic links to Russia and is "home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet."
3.) G8 is the Group of Eight, the group of the governments of the leading industrialized democracies, including Russia. John Kerry stated that Russia should behave as a G8 country, or else the US will pull back in business with Russia.
4.) A ruble is the monetary unit of Russia.
5.) Vitali Klitschko; Ukraine Presidential candidate. Ukraine politician. Leader of the Ukraine Democratic Alliance for Reform. Member of Ukraine Parliament. Also a professional boxer and only boxer to hold a PhD.
6.) Some citizens may be supportive of Russia's taking over of Kiev, but if it also poses as a major conflict that affects more than just two countries, then Russia's actions should be discussed with the countries that the seize would affect.
NATO stands for "North Atlantic Treaty Organization" and it was formed in Washington D.C. in the 1940s as a group effort in defending against aggression. Germany, Turkey, Greece, and the 12 "Atlantic Pact" nations make up NATO. Russia has such interest in Crimea because it is where Russia's "Black Sea Fleet" is held and it is tied historically to the country. Meanwhile, NATO has interest in the Ukraine because of its location as a sort of buffer between Europe and Russia. The "G8" is a group of 8 countries that are economically powerful and it simply is like a social status thing that makes a country look good to be in. For Russia to get kicked out would almost make them like taboo. A ruble is a "silver or copper-alloy coin and monetary unit of Russia and its successor states." Vitali Klitschko used to be a champion boxer who is now running for president in Ukraine and is opposed to the government and Russia invading. Russia definitely does not have a right to do this. I realize some would say they do since some people are for Russia coming back and they were once over Ukraine; however, Ukraine is currently their own country and has a right to do so without Russia standing over its head. Like Mr. Kerry said, "You don't just, in the 21st century, behave in the 19th century fashion by invading another country on a completely trumped-up pretext." It isn't right.
ReplyDelete-Bethany Lovell
The acronym NATO stands for North Atlanta Treaty Organization. NATO is a political and military alliance f 28 North American and European countries, bound by shared democratic values that have joined together to best pursue security and defense. The reason why Russia has such a high interest in Crimea is because the naval base at Sevastopol, on Crimea’s southwestern tip, is Russia’s only warm water naval base and its primary means of extending force through the Mediterranean. It has been claimed that the port city has been used to supply Bashar al-Assad throughout the current civil war in Syria. Crimea is Russia’s pride. NATO has such a high interest because they say that Russia occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia. The G8, also know as The Group of Eight, is a forum for the government of seven leading industrialized democracies, plus Russia. The United States is threatening to remove Russia from the G8 club of developed economies. A ruble is the basic monetary unit of Russia and some other former republics of the Soviet Union. Vitali Klitschko is a Ukraine politician. He is also the leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance Reform and a former boxing world champion. Russia does have the right to make this move but it is a very bad idea. Why make a war between two neighboring countries? All it’s going to do is not only cause trouble now but in the long run also. Russia is just making more enemies for them by doing this.
ReplyDelete-Danielle Deese
1. NATO is an alliance that consist of 28 countries based on the North Atlantic Treaty of April 4, 1949. The letters stand for North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
ReplyDelete2. Russia is interested in Crimea because of historic connections and it is home for Russia's Black Sea Fleet. NATO is interested in Ukraine because is a strategic position between Europe and Russia
3. G8 is a forum of 8 countries that are the leading industrialized countries. The countries include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, UK, USA and European Union. The US is threatening to expel Russia from the great 8 since its behavior is 19th century.
4. A Ruble is the unit of currency used in Eastern Europe and associated with the economy of Russia.
5. Vitali Kitsachko is a former World Champion boxer turned Presidential Candidate in the Ukraine.
6. Russia does not have the right to do this since they have sovereignty and have things under their control. None of their issues are effecting Russia at this time and the people are going to vote. Russia needs to step back and wait.
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and it is an intergovernmental military alliance. NATO has a high interest in Ukraine because it occupies a strategic position between Russia and Europe. Russia had high interest in Crimea because that is the location of the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. G8 is a forum for the governments of the leading 8 industrialized countries. The U.S. is using it as a threat against Russia because they are threatening to kick them out of it if they continue their offensive against Ukraine. The ruble is a unit of currency in various countries in Eastern Europe. Vitali Klitschko is a former boxer who is now a politician and head of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform which is a political party in Ukraine. No, Russia does not have the right to make this move. They are jeopardizing their relations with other powers and they are engaging in unnecessary violence.
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--Donaijah Falls
ReplyDelete1. NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949. NATO stands for [North Atlantic Treaty Organization]. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a federation of European countries, along with the United States who bound together following WWII to ensure peace and stability in Western Europe. While seen as a defensive force to halt the spread of Communism, its intent was to show unity against the Soviet Block alliance and promised that any attack against a member nation of NATO was considered an attack against all NATO.
2. Crimea is a Ukrainian territory which has historic links to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet. The Ukraine occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia.
3. The Group of Eight (G8) is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialized countries. The US is threatening to reduce business in RUssia, which could possibly cripple economic sanctions in the country.
4. The ruble is the currency in Russia and many other former Soviet territories.
5. Klitschko is a Ukrainian politician and former professional boxer. He is the leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform and a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament.
6. I can't say much about this article because I don't know what exactly it is talking about. But I can say that I don't think Russia has the right to invade Crimea; it could easily head in the direction of human rights violations, civil wars, riots, etc.
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty organization. The purpose of the organization is to keep the peace. Russia has a high interest in Crimea because that is where the Black sea fleet headquarters is and it is a buffer between Russia and Ukraine. NATO has a big interest in Ukraine because it is on the verge of civil war and Russia is trying to attack a unstable country. G8 is Forum of government of industrial countries that tackle global issues of the eight leading countries. they help keep peace, trade and security. The US is using the g8 as a threat by canceling trade and freezing assets. Ruble is Russian currency. Vitali Klischko a presidential candidate for Ukraine. Russia does not have the right to make this move because it is disturbing the peace and helping t make the rift in Ukraine bigger. Russia can not just take over a country if that country is not attacking them.
ReplyDeleteKacy Howard
ReplyDelete1.) NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO constitutes a system of collective defence where its member states agree to a mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.
2.) Russia wants Crimea because it wants it annexed and Russia wants to become a G8 country. NATO has such a high interest in Ukraine because Ukraine was the country that made the treaty with different areas and now Russia is breaking the treaty.
3.) Group of 8; it is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialised countries; Russia is trying to become part of the G8 which threatens the US.
4.) A ruble is a unit of currency of various countries in Eastern Europe and is closely associated with the economy of Russia.
5.) Vitali Klitschko is an Ukrainian politician and former professional boxer. He is the leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform and a member of the Ukrainian Parliament.
6.) I do not think Russia has the right to make this move because it goes against the treaty that was made.
1) North Atlantic Trading Organization. It's an organization dedicated to defending against aggression.
ReplyDelete2) Crimea is a province in Ukraine that used to belong to Russia, and Ukraine is a good strategic point between Europe and Russia.
3) The G8 is a league of countries that Russia is a part of but is very close to being shunned from. The US is threatening to take away Russia's right to be in the "G8 club."
4) Russian money.
5) Vitali Klitschko is the former boxing world champion who became a presidential candidate.
6) They do not have the right to make this move, but it looks like they will do it anyhow.
1. What is NATO? What does the acronym stand for, and what is its purpose as an organization? NATO is an international organization created in 1949 by the north Atlantic treaty for the purposes of collective security. NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the purpose is for collective security.
ReplyDelete2. Why does Russia have such high interest in Crimea? Why does NATO have such a high interest in the Ukraine? Russia and NATO has such high interest in Crimea because the annexation of Crimea "threatens peace and security in Europe".
3. What is the G8? How is the US using it as a threat against Russia? The G8 is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialized countries. They are threatening Russia for having an "incredible act of aggression" and "very serious repercussions” that could expel them from the G8.
4. What is a ruble? A ruble is silver or copper-alloy coin and monetary unit of Russia, the Soviet Union, and its successor states, equal to 100 kopecks.
5. Who is Vitali Klitschko? He is the former boxing world champion-turned-presidential candidate.
6. Does Russia have the right to make this move, since some of the citizens of the Ukraine are supportive of Russia's taking over of Kiev? Russia does not have the right to make this move because they are making a war that’s between two neighboring and friendly countries that could be very detrimental.—Kelsey Skurka
Janna Meeks
ReplyDelete1. North Atlantic Treaty Organization- purpose is to have a political and military alliance between specific countries
2.Crimea has historic links to Russia. NATO has a high interest in the Ukraine because they feel that it threatens the safety and peace of Crimea. They believe Ukraine should have its freedom.
3. The Group of 8. The US uses this to threaten Russia because the G8 is a group of world leaders who come together and discuss global issues. Russia being removed from the G8 would put them out of the loop when it comes to communication throughout the world.
4.Russian money
5. Ukrainian politician and former pro boxer
6.I believe Russia is trying to interfere too much and they are over-stepping their boundaries. They do not have the right to make this move.
NATO is an organisation that is designed to protect the sovereignty of its members. NATO stands for the Northern Atlantic treaty Organisation. Russia has interest in Crimea because it wants to protect the predominantly Russian speaking people there. NATO wants to protect the Ukraine because it is a valuable area between Russia and the rest of Western Europe. The g8 is the a group comprised of 8 leading industrialised countries. The U.S is threatening to kick them out. The ruble is the currency used in Russia. Vitali Klitschko is a Ukrainian politician. Russia does not have the right to do this. They need to respect others freedom.
ReplyDeleteNATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance between multiple countries according to the North Atlantic Treaty signed in April of 1949. The members agree to a mutual defense in response to an attack by an outside force. Currently, there are 28 countries that are a part of NATO. The purpose of NATO is to protect the security of its members. Russia has such high interest in Crimea because it has historic links to Russia and is home to their Black Sea fleet, a large unit of their Navy. NATO is interested because they do not want a large scale war to break out and Ukraine contain major gas pipelines into Europe that Russia could tamper with if they were to invade. The G8 is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialized countries. They are using the threat as a way to say that if Russia does not back off, then the G8 will not talk to or have any relations with them anymore. A ruble is a unit of currency for various countries in Eastern Europe, commonly associated with the economy of Russia. Vitali Klitschko is a Ukrainian politician and leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform. Klitschko is also a presidential candidate for the next election in the Ukraine. Russia does not have any right to make this move because they have said on many occasions that Ukraine has the right to Crimea, the place in which they now want. Under the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, Russia agreed not to threaten or use force against the territorial or political independence of Ukraine. I gave my brother a toy car for Christmas one year, once I had given it to him, we were both in agreement that it was now his, since it was a gift. I cannot be like I’m taking that back now because I gave it to him and it is now in his possession. Russia is now trying to take back what they had even though they have signed agreements and assured Ukraine that this would never happen.
ReplyDelete~~Colton Herren~~
1) NATO(North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is much like the United Nations. NATO consists of 26 European countries plus the United States and Canada (28 total) and is dedicated to protecting each other as well as providing economic support.
ReplyDelete2) Russia has a high intrest in Crimea because Crimea has historical connections to Russia and is home to the Russian Black Sea Fleet. NATO has interest in Ukraine because Ukraine is neighbored by countries in NATO. If Russia takes over Ukraine without outside interference, then NATO fears that Russia will begin to take over countries that are a part of NATO. NATO wants to stop Russia now to prevent conflicts in the future.
3) The G8(Group of Eight) consists of the eight most wealthiest and developed countries in the world. The G8 meet a few times a year help foster economic opportunities and share new ideas and technologies. It would be detrimental to the Russian economy and development, as well as a great embarrassment to be removed from the G8.
4) Ruble is a type of currency used by most European countries and the keystone to the Russian economy.
5) Vitali Klitschko is a former boxer, now politician who is from the Ukraine and is for Ukrainian independence. He is an upcoming Presidential candidate and currently serves in the Ukrainian Parliament.
6) Russia does not have the right to make this move. It is not right to take the civil liberties of a country without full approval and consent of the whole country. If a Ukrainian wants to be under Russian rule, then he or she can simply move to Russia.
Chandler Roberts
1. NATO is an intergovernment military alliance. It stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The purpose of the organization is to keep the Russians out, the Americans in and the Germans down.
ReplyDelete2. Because they may join forces. And NATO wants to defend Ukraine.
3. A G8 is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialised countries. G8 strands for Group of eight.
4. Ruble is the basic monetary unit of Russia and some other former republics of the Soviet Union, equal to 100 kopeks.
5. Vitali Klitschko is the leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform and a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament. He is also a former boxer.
5. I think Russia has a right to make this move
Jala Thomas:
ReplyDeleteNATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty organization which is a military organization between the U.S. and the countries of Europe. It's purpose was to defend each other from the possibility of communist Soviet Union taking control of their nation. Russia has high interest in Crimea because they want to take control of Russia's Black Sea fleet that is located in Crimea. NATO has high interest in Ukraine because Ukraine is located in the West and is apart of democratic society with a population of 46 million which occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia. G8 stands for group of eight and is made from leaders of Canada,France,Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK and the U.S. They threatened Russia that they would be removed from the G8 if they don't stop their aggression. A ruble is the unit of Russia's currency. Vitali Klitschko is the former boxing world champion turned prescientific candidate. Russia does not have the right to take over Kiev because it's not fair to all of Ukrainian citizens and Russia is just trying to gain power of the Ukraine territory.
Abriana Fornis
ReplyDeleteNATO promotes democratic principles and helps to peacefully settle disputes. The acronym stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Russia has a high interest in Crimea because it is in Ukraine which "occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia." NATO has high interest in Ukraine because Russian influence in the country would take away from Ukraine's sovereignty. The G8 is a group of economically developed countries that discuss economic issues. The US is threatening to exclude Russia from the G8 and stop US dealings with the nation. A ruble is the basic monetary unit of Russia. Vitali Klitchko is a former boxing world champion who is now a presidential candidate in Ukraine.
In my opinion, Russia does not have the right to make this move. Even if some Ukrainians are supportive of the Russian takeover, the majority of the people oppose Russia's taking over of Kiev.
NATO is a political and military alliance of 28 North American and European countries. NATO stands for North Atlantic Treay Organization. It was mainly created to protect North American & European countries from attacks, especially from the Soviet Union. NATO also unifies itself; any attack made on one country might as well be an attack on all the other members, and so those other countries help the attacked country to fight back. The Russians are very interested in Crimea because it "has historic links to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet." NATO has such a high interest in Ukraine because they do not want Russia to get involved in Ukraine. Also, Ukraine "occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia." The G8 is a group of eight countries with developed economies. The U.S. is threatening to kick Russia out of the G8 if they do not cease their military threats and attacks. The ruble is Russia's monetary unit. Vitali Klitschko is a presidential candidate who was formerly a boxing champion. Even though some of the citizens of the Ukraine are supportive of Russia's taking over of Kiev, I do not think Russia is validated to make this move. First of all, according to this article, Russia should follow the standards of G8 countries. Also, attacking a country is not the proper way to gain land. Russia is just looking to stir up trouble more so than they are trying to do what is best for their country.
ReplyDeleteKate Singley
Timothy Brown:
ReplyDelete1. An intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
2. the Ukrainian territory which has historic links to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet
3. is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialised countries. Threatening to take them from the G8 group because they aren't acting like it.
4.the basic monetary unit of Russia and some other former republics of the Soviet Union, equal to 100 kopeks.
5. No because just because you want something doesn't mean that you can always have it.
NATO is the North American Treaty Organization; their purpose is to create alliances with other countries and (in essence) keep peace. Russia's high interest in Crimea (a Ukrainian historic district) is due to the Russian's Black Sea Fleet, which is located there. NATO's high interest in the Ukraine is that this country's state of peace is being interrupted.
ReplyDeleteThe G8 is an informal group of countries (Great Britain, France, United States, Russia, Japan, Germany, and Italy). The U.S. plans to isolate Russia in order to threaten Russia's stability.
The ruble is a form of Russian currency.
Vitali Klitshcko is a Ukrainian political and professional boxer.
Russia does not have the right to make this move; the Ukraine is a sovereign country.
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and was created to keep peace between countries. Russia is interested in Crimea because it is historically linked to Russia and many citizens there want Russia to take them over. It wants to keep Russia from starting a crisis in Europe if they go to war with Ukraine. The G8 is the leading industrial countries. The US threatens to take Russia off the G8 if they start a war. A ruble is the standard currency of Russia. Vitali Klitschko is a former boxing world champion and is now running for president. Russia does not have the right to make this move because it is not their country and the country they are invading has asked them to leave.
ReplyDeleteReece Johnson
NATO stands for North Atlantic treaty organization. It is made up of about 28 states all over america and Europe. The organization has a system of collective defence whereby its members agree on mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. Russia has such intrest in Crimea because it has historical links to them and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet. NATO has such high interest in Ukraine because it occupies a strategic position between Europe and Russia. A G8 is a group of eight leading industrialized countries.they are threatening to remove Russia from the G8 if they do not back down from this. A ruble is the basic unit of Russia. Vitali klitschko we a boxer from Ukraine and a former Ukrainian politition. Russia had no right to invade. In the art lice it states that in the 21st century, countries do not invade other countries. I firmly agree with that statement. It is just so etching you do not do.
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1. NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization. They agree to mutual defense and to attack other countries
ReplyDelete2. It has a historic link to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet. It occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia.
3.8 countries- leading in industry. Removing Russia from the G8 club of development economics.
4.Russia currency. The economy of Russia
5. A former boxing world champion and Presidential candidate.
6. No, it's an act of aggression and threatens peace and security in Europe.
Caylin Kliner
ReplyDeleteNATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is a intergovernmental military alliance combatant. The purpose of this organization is to constitute a system of collective defense where its members state to agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party. Russia has such a interest because it's a political maneuver to make sure Kiev considers Russia’s interests. NATO has such a strong interest because NATO supports a range of initiatives in Ukraine, while Ukraine contributes to NATO’s missions. The G8 stands for "The Group of Eight" which is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialized countries. The U.S. is using the G8 against Russia to make them stop messing with the Ukraine. The U.S is going to boycott Russia from the G8 unless they reverse course on the Ukraine. A ruble is the basic monetary unit of Russia. Vitali Klitschko is a Ukrainian politician who has a highly involved position in the conflict with Russia. No, Russia does not have the right to do this. It is not their place. It's just like how people in the U.S don't like Obama..but that doesn't mean Germany or another country can come take over Obama just cause some people here don't like him or he doesn't satisfy another country's needs. It's none of their business. Countries need to stick their own problems and stop trying to find confrontation with each other.
Caylin Kliner
1. North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It is an intergovernmental military alliance.
ReplyDelete2. Ukraine occupies a vital strategic position between Europe and Russia. Crimea has historic links to Russia.
3. The Group of 8 alliance. The US is threatening to remove Russia from the G8 club.
4. A unit of currency for various Eastern European countries.
5. A former boxer who is now a Ukrainian presidential candidate.
6. This move seems overly aggressive and Russia could have gone about their desire to get Crimea in a more peaceful way.
Jakeias McGee-
NATO stands for "North Atlantic Treaty Organization" which is a group composed of the US and European military services.
ReplyDelete2. Russia is so interested in Crimea because it was where the Russian Cold War took place. They are so interested because they don't want war.
3 G8 is a club of developed economics.They're using it because they feel like Russia should stop the aggression, they are threatening to isolate the country.
4. A ruble is Russian money.
5. Vitali Klitshko is a Ukraine politician.
6.No, Russia is killing many people.
-Peyton Ochoa
NATO is a political and military alliance of 28 North American and European countries, bound by shared democratic values, that have joined together to best pursue security and defense. The acronym stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Russia has such a high interest in Crimea because it has historic links to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet. NATO has such a high interest in the Ukraine because they are ready to start war with Russia because of it's annexation of Crimea. The G8 is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialized countries. The US is using this as a threat against Russia because they are saying that the G8 is ready to "go to the hilt to isolate Russia." Ruble is the Russian currency. Vitali Klitschko is a Ukranian politician and the leader of the Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform and a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament. Russia does have the right to make this move.
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Silvia Brosolo
ReplyDeleteNATO, or North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a military alliance formed in 1949; it's members agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by an external party.
Russia invaded Crimea, a Ukrainian region that has historic links to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet.
Ukraine is a candidate to join the NATO Membership Action Plan, so its safety is in NATO's interest. It's also important for NATO to keep peace in Europe.
The Group of Eight (G8) represents the eight leading industrialized countries. NATO is now threatening to expel Russia from the G8 if they don't stop their act of aggression against Ukraine.
A ruble is a unit of currency of many Eastern European countries, Russia included.
Vitali Klitschko is a former boxing world champion who is now candidate for presidency.
I agree with John Kerry's claim, that the way Russia is acting is not tolerable in the 21st century. The majority of world powers now work every day to keep peace, and Russia's act threatens a stability that was hard to achieve in the past.
NATO stands for North Atlantic treaty organization. It constitutes a collective defense where member states agree to mutual defense. Russia is interested in Crimea, the Ukrainian territory because it has historic links to Russia and is home to Russia's Black Sea fleet. NATO is interested because Crimea is a strategic location between east and west and because Ukrainian sovereignty has been ignored.
ReplyDeleteIn NATO The Group of Eight (G8) is a forum for the governments of a group of eight leading industrialised countries. France, United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada are members. The US is threatening to oust Russia from the group and for now economically isolate them from the rest of the world which would hurt their economy. The ruble is a unit of currency of various countries in Eastern Europe and is closely associated with the economy of Russia. Vitali Klitschkois a former boxing world champion-turned-presidential candidate for the Ukraine and is pro Ukrainian independence.
No Russia does not have the right invade the Ukraine under any circumstance, even if they say some people In the Ukraine asked for their help. If the people of a soverign nation wish to be part of another nation then the people and their representative government should have a vote and abide by the results. Not have a neighboring country invade.
Jana Traywick
ReplyDeleteNATO is the Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization, its purpose is to enforce safety and freedom. Russia has high interest in Crimea, seeing as though it has a historical link to it. NATO is paying even more attention to it, since it is endangering citizens. G8 is a meeting for the governments of seven leading industrialized democracies, including Russia. The US is using this as a way to threaten Russia for its actions. A ruble is the basic unit of currency in Russia. Vitali Klitschko is a former boxer- turned to president. Russia does not have the right to take over Kiev, because Russia wants Crimea and is not a reason worth losing sovereignty over.
~Azeeza Abdulrauf~
ReplyDelete1.) NATO is a intergovernmental military alliance. Its acronym stands for National Atlantic Treaty Organization; its purpose is to purse the best defense and security for all nations in the Organization.
2.) Russia has such high interests in Crimea because it is the historic link of Russia in Ukraine which contains Russia's Black Sea Fleet NATO has such high interests in Ukraine because it is placed right in between Russia and Europe which is a strategic place in terms of war.
3.) G8 is an informal group made up of the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, England, and the U.S, hence the "8" in G8. The U.S is using this group to isolate Russia in case the country decides it will not "act like a G8 country".
4.) A ruble is Russia's economic currency.
5.) Vitali Klitschko is the political boxer of Russia!! ;D
6.) Russia does not have the right to take over Ukraine's capital for the peninsula, it DOES have the right to discuss there intentions with Ukraine as why they would want to do this.
~Azeeza Abdulrauf~
1.North Atlantic Treaty Organization which is US and European military services.
ReplyDelete2.They simply want to reclaim the land they lost after the fall of the soviet union
3.They think by isolating the country's economics Russia will cower into submission
4.A Russian dollar
5.A leading Ukraine politician
6.Who ever has the right to take land? No because its not like they asked to be invaded.
-Nicholas B. Davis
1. What is NATO? What does the acronym stand for, and what is its purpose as an organization?
ReplyDeleteThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization's purpose is to regulate affairs from nation to nation.
2. Why does Russia have such high interest in Crimea? Why does NATO have such a high interest in the Ukraine?
Russia is interested in Crimea because it is the home of their Black Sea fleet. NATO's purpose is to protect foreign nations.
3. What is the G8? How is the US using it as a threat against Russia?
They are an informal alliance of countries. Russia is a part of the G8 and they threaten to be excluded from it.
4. What is a ruble?
A form of Russian currency.
5. Who is Vitali Klitschko?
A professional boxer and politician (Russian).
6. Does Russia have the right to make this move, since some of the citizens of the Ukraine are supportive of Russia's taking over of Kiev?
No, it is not the majority. Not everyone is in agreeance that they should occupy Crimea.