the uk's role in the world

Question 1

the uk is a member of what international groups

Answer 1

-NATO
-UN
-G7

Question 2

what is NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

Answer 2

-group of 28 countries who work together to ensure their own security.
-They aim to prevent/resolve conflict

Question 3

what is the UN (United Nations)

Answer 3

-made up at 193 member states
-tries to solve issues that cant be delt with by individual countries

Question 4

what is G7 (Group of 7)

Answer 4

-7 members: Us, Canada, France, UK, Japan, Germany and Italy
-meet once a year to discuss relevant issues and come to agreements how to best approach them

Question 5

in 2013 what did the Ukraine government decide

Answer 5

no to form closer trade links with the EU, but to strengthen their ties with Russia instead

Question 6

in 2014, what did the Russian president, Putin do

Answer 6

took control of Crimea and moved large numbers of Russian troops to the Russia-Ukraine border

been fighting between ukrainian amry and pro-ukrainians ever since

Question 7

how is NATO trying to settle the conflict

Answer 7

created a rapid-response force of 5000 soldiers surrounding countries to deter future attempts by Russia to gain territory

Question 8

how is the UN trying to end the fighting in Ukraine and Preserve Ukraine’s border

Answer 8

-supporting peace talks between Russian and Ukraine leaders
-providing aid to people forced to leave their home due to fighting

Question 9

how did the G7 get involved in the conflict

Answer 9

-imposed sanctions on Russia, restricting money that banks borrow and limiting trade