Almost exactly seven years ago, Russia sent shockwaves throughout the world by annexing Crimea on March 18, 2014. This is an event that has reverberated to this day, serving as a precursor to the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine and setting in motion a prolonged standoff between Russia and the West. From sanctions to military buildups to election manipulation, this is a standoff that has taken on global proportions and has shaped the evolution of crises well beyond Eastern Europe, from Syria to Venezuela to the very heart of U.S. democracy.
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