Talk:Future Map Game 2/@comment-24756839-20140928051340/@comment-25266559-20140928053308

The reason for Russian/Ukrainian territorial change will be explained by the next turn.

Here's the reason that was going to be posted on turn 2:

In May, The Ukraine officially recognizes Novorossiya, or 'New Russia' as a legitimate entity. This comes after continuous Russian support, and rebel advance. The Ukrainian civil war is officially declared over, and Ukraine is split. Russia recognizes the new nation of Novorossiya along with Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Iran, and China. In September, a referendum is held among the people of Novorossiya, asking the question 'Should Novorossiya be part of Russia?" The vote is held on September 1, with an 82% vote for 'yes'. Although the international community dubs the referendum as a 'friendly annexation', Russia floods Novorossiya with military forces. Russian unification parades are held throughout Donetsk and surrounding areas. On September 21, Novorossiya officially becomes Russian territory.