"Crimea Annexation: A Decade of Tensions Between Russia, Ukraine, and the West"

Ten years after Russia's annexation of Crimea, the conflict with Ukraine has escalated into the largest in Europe since World War II, with tensions between Moscow and the West reaching Cold War levels. President Vladimir Putin's determination to extend Russian gains in Ukraine, despite waning Western support for Kyiv, has led to a protracted war with significant human and geopolitical costs. As the conflict continues, the possibility of further Russian aggression and the precarious position of Ukraine remain key concerns.