title: Evaluation of The Ukrainian CrisisWithin The Context of Regional SecurityComplex Theory
abstract: Ukraine is geographically located as a buffer zone between Russia and Europe. The peoples of Ukraine have shared common historical cultures and backgrounds with the Russians. Ukraine is a trans corridor for the European Union (EU) in terms of energy transmission lines and has a coast to the Black Sea. Due to these factors, its strategic significance has increased for Russian Federation (RF). These common values that Ukraine has shared with Russia and its own strategic position have consistently 
journal: DergiPark (Istanbul University)