‘What’s going on in ukraine ’

1. ‘What’s going on in
Ukraine?’
This assembly will be focused on the current conflict in Ukraine
and will address:
1. The history of the relationship between Russia & Ukraine
2. Some of the reasons behind the current conflict
3. What to do if you’re worried/ would like to ask questions about this.

2. What shall I do if I am worried/ want to
talk?
iamnotok@rodingvalley.net
Family / Trusted adults
Staff in school
School is a safe place to…
Speak to each other about
current topics in an ‘educated’
space.
Talk about any concerns you
may have.

3. Ukraine
MEANING
Ukraine definition, a republic in southeastern
Europe: rich agricultural and industrial region.
223090 sq. mi. (603700 sq. km). Capital: Kyiv.
From:
originates
from the
general
Slavic word
for
'borderland',
'frontier
region'
Subject Keyword.

4. After World War 2 Russia and
the United States were
involved in a Cold War.
The world split between the
two sides in fear of nuclear
war.
Russia at that time was known
as the USSR. A communist
superpower.
Western Europe was on the
US’ side in an organisation
called NATO.
Both sides feared invasion.
Russia controlled several
countries on its border to act
as a buffer against the threat
of NATO forces.

5. After the USSR collapsed
Russia lost this buffer
zone.
NATO remained.
NATO expanded as you
can see here.
President Putin is aware
of this geography.
It is believed that Putin
has escalated the conflict
to prevent Ukraine from
joining NATO.

6. Look at this map of the European
Union.
The light yellow countries are
original countries. The darker
yellow countries are ones that
joined in 2004.
Notice a pattern?
Ukraine want to join the EU.
Ukraine used to be part of the
USSR. It has close cultural ties
with Russia.
Ukraine wants to keep its
independence and exist as a
free, democratic country.

7. This is what you have been seeing on the
news & on social media.

8. How has NATO (the West) responded?
Major Western nations have reacted with outrage at Russia's invasion of Ukraine,
accusing it of bringing war back to Europe.
Western nations are vowing to impose severe sanctions.
Boris Johnson has unveiled a new package of sanctions against Kremlin banks, oligarchs
and overseas interests.
Key term:
Oligarch
Definition:
A very rich business leader with a great deal
of political influence.

9. News - Trusted sources like BBC,
Newsround.
Where shall I find information on this issue?
Don’t believe everything you read/ see on
social media. Social media platforms are
designed to keep us scrolling…

10. What shall I do if I am worried/ want to
talk?
iamnotok@rodingvalley.net
Family / Trusted adults &
Staff in school