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Understanding Ukraine | Facts & Figures

Since 24th Feb 2022, the eyes of the world have been on Ukraine and Russia. Taking a broad historical view and a brief look at Ukraine's economy can help to understand this unfolding situation. Annabel and Martin Lubikowski examine some of the main facts and figures about Ukraine and its relationship with Russia. There are two aspects to understanding the current situation. Firstly Ukraine as a nation: its location, economy, natural resources, and wealth potential. Secondly the geopolitical relationship Ukraine has with Russia, which has been influential over centuries. Annabel looks at Ukraine's area, location, neighbouring countries, coastline access, population, GDP, natural resources, landscape, energy, trade, environmental issues, agricultural advantages and potential. Ukraine has the ability to provide food for 500 million people, maybe more! Martin discusses Russia's traditional problems: no access to ice-free ports and vulnerability to attack from the western grasslands. Crimea's warm water port is of great value to Russia; it is also largely Russian-speaking due to Stalin's settlement of this area. Russia's foreign policy has always been to control the countries to its west, either by invasion or political influence/interference. Russia has frequently been attacked from the west over the last 500 years, once every 30-50 years on average. Europe's holiday from history has come to an end... Read more about the School's work assisting Ukrainian refugees: https://www.schoolinsight.org/voices-... The School of Philosophy and Economic Science offers courses in practical philosophy and economics with justice as well as other subjects. It aims to approach philosophy in a practical way, encouraging students to apply philosophy in their lives. Enjoyed this video? Subscribe to our channel to watch more videos from the School of Philosophy and Economic Science. Also visit our website for information about courses, lectures and events. Connect with us: Website: https://schoolofphilosophy.org Facebook: https://bit.ly/2YchKAoSPES Instagram: @schoolofphilosophyUK Twitter: @mandevilleplace Join our Mailing list: bit.ly/3iCRB4A Support the School: The School has many offerings free of charge or at a reduced fee. Any gift, however small, will help the School continue with its work. Make a Donation: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/18466 © School of Philosophy and Economic Science. The School of Philosophy and Economic Science 11-13 Mandeville Pl, London W1U 3AJ 020 3287 1443 https://goo.gl/maps/Vv3kLCGNoVRDTtqe6 Charity numbers: 313115 and SC039950 ===================================== #Ukraine #Ukrainewar #Russia #UkraineHistory #Ukrainegeography #UkraineRussianWar #StandWithUkraine