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What action did the European Union and U.S. take to punish Russia for their taking Crimea Peninsula?

A) Bombed Russia

B) Built a Wall Isolating Crimea

C) Did not punish Russia

D) Created Economic Sanctions which have hurt Russian economy

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Answer:

The correct answer is D) Created Economic Sanctions which have hurt Russian economy

Step-by-step explanation:

After the Ukrainian revolution of 2014, the pro-Russian president was thrown out of power. As the Parliament was thronged by Pro-European supporters, he fled to the coastal region of Crimea.

The area is known for having traditionally closer ties to Russia than Ukraine itself.

As the ex-President reached Crimea, Vladmir Putin sent in Russian forces to annex Crimea and make him the President of the new 'Republic of Crimea'

European Union and the United States responded by unleashing tough sanctions against Russia to punish it for what they believed was an unlawful grab of land.

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