Russia's annexation of Crimea refers to the 2014 event when Russia forcibly took control of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula. This act sparked international criticism and led to ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Related terms
Annexation: The forcible acquisition or incorporation of territory into another country.
Sovereignty: The authority or power that an independent state has over its own affairs within its borders.
Sanctions: Measures imposed by one or more countries on another nation as punishment or coercion for certain actions or policies.