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Russia invades Ukraine

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

JUST WAR

RUSSIA V. UKRAINE

Just War Principles- A set of principles outlining conditions when use of violence would be acceptable.

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UKRAINE'S REVOLUTION

  • Ukraine over throws Viktor Yanukovych
  • Pro-Russian Protest arise in Crimea
  • Russian Forces begin moving around Ukraine
  • Pro-Russian supporters protest government buildings in East
  • Eastern Ukraine sends army to remove protestors

RUSSIAN JUSTIFICATION

  • Ukraine was once part of Soviet Union
  • Russia wants to protect Russian Citizens in Ukraine
  • 96% Voted to join Russia
  • (Not all votes were counted)

VIOLENCE

  • April 28,Pro-Government rally attacked by Pro-Russians, 14 Injured
  • May 29, Anti-Air Craft system shoots down Ukrainian helicopter, 12 Killed
  • June 2, Russia attacks Ukraine Boarder, 10 injured, 5 killed
  • Should Ukraine be able to fight Russia Justly?

Bible:
Exodus: The peaceful exodus of the Israelites.
Gained freedom, did not fight.
Egyptians tried to harm Israelites.
Ukraine = Peaceful Revolution.
Russia introduced violence.

USCCB Says

  • "A time to remember war and recommit to peace"
  • Defend against grave threats to freedom and peace
  • Commit oneself to peace
  • Oppose Racism, Fascism, Intolerance, Totaliarnism
  • and extreme Nationalism that threatens peace

CONCLUSION:

  • We must decide when it is right to fight
  • Russia invading Ukraine is wrong
  • Ukraine defending themselves can be justified

Other sources
"US: Russia Orchestrating Ukraine Violence." -Europe Web.04 June 2014

"Is Russia Driving East Ukraine. Violence?" BBC News Web. 02 June 2014