Summary of 너무 힘쎈 이웃 러시아, 쪼개질 위험에 처한 눈물의 우크라이나

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This video explores the complicated history between Ukraine and Russia, starting with Ukraine's highly fertile land and reputation as a top agricultural power. The video discusses the 2004 and 2013 protests in Ukraine and the eventual impeachment and exile of President Yanukovych, which sparked the Russo-Ukrainian War due to a border dispute over Crimea. The video also delves into the devastating Holodomor famine-genocide that occurred under Soviet rule, resulting in millions of deaths and contributing to Ukraine's current economic struggles. The video concludes by explaining how Ukraine's relationship with Russia has been fraught with tension since its inception as a country, which has contributed to its current status as one of the poorest countries in Europe.

• 00:00:00 In this section, the speaker introduces Ukraine, a country famous for its good-looking people and well-known for its fertile land, which accounts for over 2/3 of the country. The soil quality and climate make it one of the top three singing nations in the world. The region is so productive that it produces 28% of the black earth, which is essential for crops. The speaker compares Ukraine's agricultural power to areas such as North America's Prairie region, Argentina's Pampas, and Chernozemye in Russia, which is famous for its black soil. But even compared to these areas, Ukraine's black earth is considered better. Despite Ukraine's beauty and abundant natural resources, the country has experienced significant conflicts due to its relationship with Russia and Soviet Ukraine, specifically in the eastern region, which creates tension locally.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the video discusses the 2004 presidential elections in Ukraine, which caused controversy due to allegations of fraud. The victory of Viktor Yanukovych, the candidate representing Russian interests, led to the Orange Revolution, where Ukrainians protested for a fair election resulting in a new vote that Yanukovych lost. However, after becoming president in 2010, Yanukovych imprisoned opposition candidate Yulia Tymoshenko's mother-in-law, leading to more protests in 2013, known as the EuroMaidan movement.
• 00:10:00 In this section, the video discusses the political upheaval that occurred in Ukraine, which led to the impeachment of the President and his subsequent exile to Russia. At the time, the Russian President Vladimir Putin offered protection, and the Russian military eventually marched into Ukraine in support of the ousted leader. This engagement marked the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian War. The video explains that the main source of tension, in this case, was a long-standing border dispute between Ukraine and Russia over the Crimean Peninsula. Additionally, the video highlights the historical context of this conflict, given the annexation of Ukraine by the Soviet Union and subsequent famine that resulted in the tragic loss of millions of lives.
• 00:15:00 In this section, the video discusses the devastating Holodomor famine-genocide that occurred in Ukraine under Soviet rule, during which between 3 and 8 million people died in a two-year period due to the Soviet Union's policy of collectivization and seizure of resources such as crops and livestock. The famine was so severe that it caused Ukraine's population to decline by 10 million people, and the country remains one of the poorest in Europe to this day with a declining population due to economic hardship. Despite its severity, the Holodomor has not been as well-publicized as other genocides such as the Holocaust, and many people are not aware of it.
• 00:20:00 In this section, the speaker explains the history behind the existence of Ukraine as a country and its relationship with Russia. He explains that Ukraine was a country that emerged when the Soviet Union was in disarray after the Russian Revolution, due to Soviet migration policies. Although it only lasted for a brief period of time, the country has historically had a tumultuous relationship with Russia, largely due to the circumstances of its founding. Today, Ukraine is considered to be one of the poorest countries in Europe, in part due to ongoing economic and political tensions with Russia.