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Russia's War Against Ukraine
Brian Mefford: Russia’s annexation of Crimea & how it solidifies Ukraine’s European path
Crimeans celebrate results of referendum during the concert on Lenin Square in Simferopol that asked Crimeans whether they would like to join Russia on March 16.
In 2010, when Victor Yanukovych defeated Yulia Tymoshenko by a 49-46% margin in the presidential election, it was the first time since 1994 that the “pro-Russian” candidate prevailed in Ukraine. However, despite Yanukovych’s rhetoric, the Kremlin soon became disappointed and angry with the independence of Yanukovych – and Ukraine in general.
