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The history of the Ukraine-Russia crisis explained

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The story of the Ukraine-Russia crisis does not begin in 2022 or 2014— it begins in the 9th century. There was a time when the two countries were one. Explore a brief history of Russian control and the ongoing fight for Ukrainian independence. Palki Sharma Upadhyay of WION explains why Putin wants Ukraine.

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