The Russia - Ukraine War and Global Food Security
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine began in 2014, when Russian forces annexed Crimea, a Ukrainian territory, and then supported separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. The conflict escalated into a full blown war, with thousands of people killed and hundreds of thousands displaced.The conflict is complex and has political, economic, and historical roots. Ukraine has long been caught between Russia and the West, and tensions have risen since Ukraine's pro-Russian president was overthrown in 2014. Russia's annexation of Crimea was widely condemned by the international community, which imposed sanctions on Russia. The conflict in eastern Ukraine continues to this day, with occasional flare-ups of violence. There have been efforts to broker a peace deal, but so far none have been successful. The conflict has had a devastating impact on the people of Ukraine, particularly those in the eastern regions where the fighting has been concentrated. It has also strained relations betwee...