It seems that Russia is doing exactly the same thing as 200 years ago, causing unease in Europe. Recently, a revolution took place in Ukraine and a new government was established to rule the country. Russia refused to recognize this new Ukrainian government and seized Crimea, claiming it was only as a “precautionary” measure (Mills). With the unrest happening in Crimea, it is our duty at Global Citizens to help. Many things could help, but the most effective way to help would be to create a website to help raise awareness. To help resolve the ongoing conflict in Crimea, Russia could perhaps reduce the military power it sends to Crimea, which would help reduce the death rate. The fact is that Russia simply wants more land and is trying to start another war with Europe, and potentially the world, over the Crimean Peninsula. Russia likely has multiple reasons for its renewed interest in the Crimean Peninsula. Crimea's economy, which focuses on tourism and agriculture, probably stands out. As the center of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Crimea is booming with new tourist centers and beaches along the Black Sea. Industrial power plants represent another important sector of its economy. Crimea has several natural gas deposits, both onshore and offshore. Crimea also has many products such as salt, limestone and ironstone, which are widely mined on the shores of the Black Sea. During the Crimean War in the 1850s, Russia was gaining much power in the Black Sea region, while the Ottoman Empire was slowly gaining ground. decreasing. Major countries such as France and Britain feared the threat of an attack on the Ottoman Empire...... middle of paper ... closing the door on Crimea as troops strengthened. The Sydney Morning Herald. , March 3, 2014. Web. Ukraine 'plans withdrawal from Crimea'” BBC News Np, March 19, 2014. Mills, Laura. Crimea. » The Big Story. March 7, 2014. Web. McPhedran, Charles. “Crimea votes to join Russia; USA Today. Gannett, March 17, 2014. Web. May 28, 2014. Engelhart, Katie. "Nina Khrushcheva on what her grandfather Nikita would think of Putin." Macleansca. Np, April 8, 2014. Web. May 29, 2014. Mishina, Ekaterina. “The difficult fate of the Ukrainian Constitution”, Institute of Modern Russia, March 24, 2014. Web. 2014.