Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

SOURCE www.npr.org
The roots of Russia's invasion of Ukraine go back decades with the current conflict being a shift in the world order. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had a contentious meeting in the Oval Office, discussing Ukrainian rare earth and critical minerals.

Key Points

  • Roots of invasion date back decades
  • Conflict represents a shift in world order
  • Discussion on Ukrainian rare earth and critical minerals

Pros

  • Disclosure of tensions between global leaders
  • Insight into diplomatic discussions regarding Ukrainian resources

Cons

  • Contentious nature of the meeting
  • Undiplomatic behavior from both parties