1.

What are the three core factors that led to the chaos, according to
the article?
The three core factors that lead to the problems are, broken primises
between a leader and his citizens. Secondly, the lingering of the cold
war- era fight between Russia and the West for control over Eastern
European countries that are still suffering from the economic and
political problems that rooted from the soviet Era. Lastly, the searing
public outrage over the brutal response to the street protests that
followed the presidents ties with the E.U

2. Why does Russia feel threatened by Ukraine forming a closer

partnership with Europe?
Russia feels threatened by this partnership because the any needs for
business based in the Ukraine. For example, Russias black sea naval
port is in the Ukraine which carries natural gas to European customers.

3. Why did many Ukrainians, especially in the Western part of the

country, want Ukraine to sign political and economic agreements
with the European Union?
Ukraine in the western part of the country saw the accords with
Europe as a larger push to improve their lives and much needed
reforms would improve the economy and justice system.

4. Why did street protests erupt in November 2013?

Street protests erupted in November 2013, when it became clear that

Mr. Yanukovych would not move forward.

5. What were some of the government missteps that helped further

fuel the protests?
The beating by the police of young protestors, as well as the
ramming through of the new laws severely restricting freedom of
speech and assembly.

6. What additional questions do you have about whats going on in

Ukraine?
How the issues did comes about in the first place?
Why doesnt Ukraine split into two nations?
What would the repercussions be if the nations split?