The geostrategic position of Ukraine and its impact on Russian national security (Crimea crisis model)

Abstract

Ukraine is "the soft side of Russia and the heart of the military defended," as described by ZbigniewBriggnski.tdrick completely Russian Federation that gap in its national security if what has been employed by the European powers and the United States. As it constitutes Ukraine are geo-strategically have dimensions (political, economic, military, logistical) not limited to the defense of the Russian vital area only, but also affect the movement of balances regional and global, they constitute a pivotal point in American competition - the Russian in Europe directly and the Middle East as a direct. In accordance with the formula based on geographical determinism in the global competition. And change and change inside Ukraine's political orientation is a gain for the party and the loss of another party, as is the case with the events of 2013 and Mantj her interactions led to the annexation of the Crimea by the Russian Federation and subsequently thereafter developments, introduced into Europe and the world the movement of the US - Russian competition again .

Keywords

Ukraine, Russia