The EU, Russia and Ukraine: a double track with no end?
Journal: Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo)
Year: 2015

In March 2014, Russia took over the Crimean Peninsula by stealth.\nHaving annexed it on 18 March, Russia made further forays in\nthe eastern part of Ukraine, principally in Donetsk and Luhansk,\nwhere it provided secessionists with manpower and know-how,\nweapons (including heavy weapons), information technology and\npropaganda, as well as political support. Discarding the idea that\nterritory or history alone can explain Russia’s grab, we assume\nthat, besides increases in gas prices and demand