Ukraines turbulente år: Fra folkeligt oprør til frossen konflikt
Journal: Nordisk øst-forum/Nordisk østforum
Year: 2015

2014 has been a chaotic year for Ukraine.What began with hope and excitement when popular protests forced president Yanukovych from power was soon turned into despair and suffering as separatists on Crimea and in Eastern Ukraine joined hands with Russia in attempts to derail the prodemocratic and pro-European course of the new leadership in Kiev.This article analyzes these tumultuous events with particular attention paid to the role played by Russia.The main argument is that the Kremlin has play