THE UKRAINE INVASION: One Year Later.

RUSSIA-Ukraine Conflict, 2014-; PUTIN, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1952-; UKRAINIAN politics & government, 1991-; RUSSIAN politics & government, 1991-; ECONOMIC sanctions; UKRAINIAN foreign relations, 1991-; FOREIGN relations of the United States in the 21st century; INTERNATIONAL relations

The article discusses the 2015 Russian military intervention in Ukraine. According to the author, the decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade and annex Crimea, Ukraine, had the unintended effect of strengthening pro-Western sentiment in Ukraine. It is suggested that Putin's primary objective is to remain in power, and that his policies are damaging to the West and to the Russian Federation itself. Details on economic sanctions placed against Russia are presented. The author emphasizes the importance of U.S. support for Ukraine and other states that neighbor Russia.