Ukraine: new Russian military escalation in Crimea
Published on Friday, August 12, 2016 | Updated on Sunday, May 13, 2018
Ukraine: new Russian military escalation in Crimea
Summary
Tensions heightened in Crimea between Russia and Ukraine to their most serious level since Russia annexed it from Ukraine in 2014 after an alleged attempt of Ukrainian security forces to enter Crimea took place last 7th August. In response, Russia rapidly escalated its military buildup on Ukraine's borders. The likelihood of a renewed open conflict is increasing rapidly.
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- Regional Analysis China
- Geostrategy
Authors
Alvaro Ortiz
BBVA Research - Head of Analysis with Big Data
Tomasa Rodrigo
BBVA Research - Lead Economist
Yigit Engin
BBVA Research - Senior Economist