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Current Events: Russia and Ukraine

This guide brings together a number of links concerning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, that began in February 2022.

Background information on Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine Facts

Britannica article on Ukraine, background facts  Cover the land, people, economy, government, culture and history of Ukraine.

Ukraine country profile from BBC

Country Reports - Ukraine

 

Russia Facts

Britannica article on Russia, background facts Covers the land, people, economy, government, culture and history of Russia.

Russia country profile from BBC

Country Reports - Russia

 

Historical Background

JSTOR Daily Reading list from March 3, 2022  Ukraine, Russia and the West.

Reading Ukraine from Booklist provides summaries of both fiction and nonfiction books that will help reader's understand the situation in Ukraine.  Some of these books are just released, but most have been out for a few years.  Use interlibrary loan (see button to the left) or suggest a title for purchase if we do not already own.

 

Relations with the U.S.

U.S. Department of State, Ukraine

U.S. Department of State, Russia

 

Teaching Resources for the Russian-Ukraine War

This article from the New York Times includes information on teaching children about the  war in Ukraine.

 

Documentaries, streaming video

Kanopy has a collection of over 20 documentaries showcased as "Conflict in Ukraine." (BVU users only have access)