The document discusses the author's research topic about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Specifically, the causes of Russian occupation of parts of Ukraine and Ukraine's efforts to integrate more with Europe against Russian opposition. The author plans to investigate why Russia doesn't want Ukraine to join the EU and the hardships Ukraine has faced in maintaining independence. Some of the key events discussed are Ukraine gaining independence in 1991, Russia influencing Ukraine not to join the EU in 2013, and the subsequent Euromaidan protests and Russian actions that have afflicted Ukraine. The author lists individuals involved in the topic and questions they have, as well as a viewpoint they plan to refute.