Russia & Ukraine
The relationship between Russia and Ukraine is a complex one, due not only to their shared history
under Soviet rule, but because they also have a lot of common ethno-cultural features.
Relations
between the two countries have risen...
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Russia & Ukraine
The relationship between Russia and Ukraine is a complex one, due not only to their shared history
under Soviet rule, but because they also have a lot of common ethno-cultural features.
Relations
between the two countries have risen and fallen in recent years, often with their conflicts attracting
international attention.
What is your opinion on Russia s current relations with Ukraine?
Practically from the beginning of written history, present-day Russia and Ukraine have been tied to
one another.
First it was during the time of Kievan Rus, when they coexisted as one nation.
After
the Mongol invasion, Russians united into a northern state, while Ukrainians were more or less
absorbed by the Polish.
After a period of time, Cossack units within present-day Ukraine grew
increasingly dissatisfied with Polish domination and sought incorporation into the Russian empire.
After the February Revolution elements within Ukraine fought for independence and were
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