Ukraine conflict 2022

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Ukraine conflict 2022

Aims:

1. To find out what we know about the conflict in Ukraine.
2. To discuss what we think and feel about it.
3. To think of a way to explain the situation to a 5 year old.
   

Have you been following the events in Ukraine?

Yes, I watch events closely.

A bit, but I'm not absorbed by it.

I only know what other people have told me.

I'm not really interested.

What's 'Ukraine'?

How concerned are you?
0=not at all 10=very

010

Ukraine

What do you think
of this man?

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Tell us what you know about the situation in Ukraine.

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Background

Ukraine was part of USSR

1991: It became independent.

The West and Russia continue to fight over Ukraine.

North

Atlantic

Treaty

Organisation
N.A.T.O.

Background

2014: Russia takes over the Crimea in southern Ukraine

Background

Maidan revolution supported by the West

2021/2022: tensions rise again.

23-24 February 2022: Russia sends in forces and bombs Ukraine.

Russia - President Putin 

President of Russia:
1999-2008
2012-now

Aims:

1. To find out what we know about the conflict in Ukraine.
2. To discuss what we think and feel about it.
3. To think of a way to explain the situation to a 5 year old.