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From Russia’s perspective — since the east Slavic state of Kievan-Rus circa 1053 to the betrayals of 1812, 1914 and 1941 and the broken promises from 1994, especially 2008 and 2014 — Ukraine is an integral part of Russia
In early spring of 2022, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine fiercely shocked the world order. During this conflict, which has now lasted for more than a month, millions of Ukrainian refugees flooded into Western Europe. This is the most serious geopolitical crisis in Europe since the end of the Cold War. It might reshape the EU's policy choices in the following years and even decades — and might even reshape the world order.
The initiator of the crisis, the US, is not only reaping the dividends of war but also trying to manipulate a historic narrative and public opinion about the crisis.
Dr. Christine Varga-Harris is a professor within the Illinois State University History department. Among the courses she teaches are ones focused on Russian history.
In an indirect reference to the sanctions imposed on Russia, the Chinese minister said that history has shown time and again that instead of solving problems, imposing sanctions is like putting out fire with firewood and will only make things worse.