Study the justifications Vladimir Putin has given for going to war with Ukraine and the Ukrainian response.

Study the justifications Vladimir Putin has given for going to war with Ukraine and the Ukrainian response. There are countless articles about it, but make sure you get your information from a reputable source.
Write a short essay (1 to 2 pages double spaced) outlining the reasons given for going to war (by both Russia and Ukraine) and explain whether they meet the criteria for a just war. Conclude your essay by offering your thoughts, drawing on what you have learned in this class, how the US and the international community might effectively respond to the war.
Be sure to cite your sources if you are using data and facts.