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By: John Phoenix The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014, has been a major source of tension in the international community. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and has displaced millions. The war has also had significant geopolitical implications and has strained the relationships between Russia and many Western nations. Background: The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, which left Ukraine as an independent nation. Following independence, Ukraine adopted a pro-Western stance and pursued closer ties with Europe and the United States. This was met with resistance from Russia, which saw Ukraine as being within its sphere of influence. In 2010, pro-Russian President Viktor Y...

By: John Phoenix The Russo-Ukrainian War is a conflict that began in 2014 when Russia 'annexed' Crimea from Ukraine and later supported separatist movements in eastern Ukraine. The 'annexation' of Crimea was a violation of international law, and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement of civilians. Russia's 'annexation' of Crimea was condemned by the international community, including the United Nations, the European Union, and many other countries. The 'annexation' was seen as a violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine declared independent republics in Donetsk and Luhansk, which Russia has been accused of supporting these separatists with military aid, includi...