Answer two of the following questions fully, but succinctly. You must fully cite and document any sources you use.
1. Explain the (brief) history of the European Union and its impact on separatist movements and irredentism (focus on the latter half of the question, don't give me a detailed history of the EU and then briefly mention separatism and irredentism.
2. What is the basis for the Putin position in the Ukraine and what is the basis for the UN/US position and how can this situation be amicably resolved (so that there is no loss of life)?