979General KnowledgeMedium
The Crimean Peninsual was annexed by the Russian Federation in __________?
A2011
B2013
C2012
D2014
Correct answer
D. 2014
Explanation
In February and March 2014, Russia invaded and subsequently annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. This event took place in the aftermath of the Revolution of Dignity and is part of the wider Russo-Ukrainian conflict.