Why is Russia invading Ukraine?
February 9, 2022
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as posted by the channelVladimir Putin has already annexed Crimea and plunged Donbas into war. Now, he has amassed 100,000 troops at the Ukrainian border. Why can’t Russia leave Ukraine alone?
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A war in Ukraine could have global consequences
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