The Situation with Russia Explained
March 31, 2022
When you’re 18 years old, most of your worries should be about
relationships, school, family and friendships but now there is a new
concern-The potential of a world war lll. Back in 2014 Vladimir Putin ,
Russia’s leader has always focused on the status of Ukraine. In
February of 2014, Russia took over the Crimean peninsula from
Ukraine. His goal is to demilitarize Ukraine. Russia is seeking to
overthrow the Ukrainian government and continue to take over land
and more countries to add onto Russia. Over 690 civilians in Ukraine
have been killed and over 1,140 injured and no peace deal with
Ukraine will bring these sanctions to an end. Putin has instead turned
on Russians who have opposed the war. Many worry about the
United States being nuked by Russia because they have threatened
us on numerous occasions but I’m here to soften that statement a bit.
Putin has always been a small dog with a large bark. His idea of a
good country is a powerful one. He believes threats and being the
“feared” leader makes him a strong one. The United States has the
strongest military in the world. A war between Russia and the United
States will NOT happen but if it did the United States would come out
on top. I hope these words reassured you in a time of worrisome
news. We must not live in fear, but in the moment.