What are the origins of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia?

In reply to Russia annexed the Crimean peninsula in March 2014, which provoked a major international crisis and led to economic sanctions against the Russia. Then, pro-Russian separatist groups began fighting against the Ukrainian government in the eastern regions of Ukraine. Ucrania, Donetsk and Luhansk. A Russia denies having any direct involvement in the conflict, but the Ucrania and many Western countries accuse Russia to provide weapons and training to the separatists.

Since then, the conflict has continued with sporadic fighting and constant tension between the Ucrania and Russia.

A year of war in Ukraine: review 5 memorable moments

It's hard to believe it, but the war in Ukraine turns one year old this Friday (1). Experts from around the world fear what the long struggle could mean for humanity, especially at the risk of developing chemical and biological weapons and many other global risks. We have separated 24 memorable moments from the war – in text and image – as a retrospective 😢.

Were Russia and Ukraine ever allies?

Yes, the Russia and Ucrania have already been allies at different moments in history. During the Soviet period, the Ucrania was a member republic of the Soviet Union, which was led by Russia. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine declared independence but maintained strong economic, cultural and political ties with Ukraine. Russia.

However, the relationship between the two countries began to gradually deteriorate after the country's independence. Ucrania. Territorial and border disputes, as well as disagreements on economic, political and cultural issues, began to emerge. In addition Ucrania sought to get closer to the European Union, which displeased the Russia.

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