CHAPTER 15 NATO Members’ Burden Sharing Behaviour in the Aftermath of Russia’s Annexation of Crimea, 2014-2021
Journal: Leiden University Press eBooks
Year: 2024

In 2014, NATO condemned Russia's primary acts of aggression against Ukraine in the Crimea region, whilst firmly supporting Ukrainian sovereignty.NATO took several steps in response to the changed security environment.By july 2014, economic sanctions were in place and, by 2016, battlegroups to enhance its forward presence were employed in Eastern Europe.In February 2022, these actions did not prevent Russia from invading Ukraine.To learn about mutual threat perceptions and ideas on counter-threat