Ukraine: Still Standing

Years after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine’s endurance is the story

Four years ago today, February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine—for a second time. On February 27, 2014, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to seize Crimea. Yet, the peninsula on the Black Sea did not erupt into war. It was absorbed. The US and Europe responded with sanctions and press releases that Russia violated international law. Crimean Tata…