Topic: Ukraine
Country: Cuba
Delegate Name: Henry Wassink
School: East Grand Rapids High School
Topic page: background guide and all position papers All Cuba position papers GLIMUN 2018 committees
During the midst of the cold war, Cuba was under the influence, and in many ways controlled by the powerful Russian government. Currently, in Ukraine, Russia is oppression and influencing Ukraine to go back under Russian Control. The majority of Ukrainians strongly oppose the idea of being under Russian rule. While Ukrainians attempt to westernize and seperate themselves from Russia, Russian-backed separatist rebels have started a war against western seeking Ukrainians. 10,000 civilians have died as a result, and the debate for land between Russia and Ukraine continues to dominate the region. As a result, it is necessary that the UN becomes involved, increasing its involvement in the region and support Ukrainians by defending Ukrainian land and imposing penalties against Russia as a result of the conflict. Just like Cuba was during the cold war, Ukraine is controlled by Russia. In Cuba, this sparked lots of social conflict between fellow Cubans and even foreign countries who felt threatened by the Russian influence. As a result, Cuba was damaged forever by the tensions caused by the Russian Government, ultimately leading to an economic crisis following an embargo. The situation that plagued Cuba is very similar to the current situation in Ukraine, where Ukraine is damaged and controlled by power hungry Russia. In order to provide continuous freedom and safety to Ukraine and its citizens, it is vital that the United Nations ups there influence in the area. In order to prevent Russia from oppression and attacking Ukraine, the UN should create a set of regulations and penalize Russia for the conflict caused in the region. The UN also most promote western movements to the citizens of Ukraine in order to push them away from Russia and propel them into a progressive movement. In order to combat the war territory created by Russian-backed separatist rebels, the UN must demilitarize this terror organization and provide financial support and resources to the region in order to get Ukraine back on its feet.
