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Russia is the primary actor responsible for the event, as evidenced by the Russian annexation of Crimea [1], [2], and [3].

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Can the European Union Reduce Dependence on the United States? cescube.com CESCUBE 1 fact
accountThe Russian annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the 2022 invasion of Ukraine served as critical turning points that accelerated the militarization of the European Union.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact
accountArmed conflict in eastern Ukraine began in early 2014 following the Russian annexation of Crimea.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org European Journal of Development Studies 1 fact
claimThe annexation of Crimea by Russia was caused by historical and cultural links, as well as disagreements over natural resources dating back to the Cold War.