Russia’s Geopolitical Strategy and the 2014 Crimean Annexation

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Brief Overview

This paper refutes the argument put forward by Russian President Vladimir Putin that the Crimean annexation was a spontaneous event. Rather, it is part of Russia's larger geopolitical strategy in the Post-Soviet space.

Authors

• Sophie May, University at Buffalo

• Collin Anderson, University at Buffalo