Fears of a Russian invasion of Europe’s second largest country have increased in recent weeks. Behind is a conflict that has lasted for many years.
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A key key word is 2014. At that time, the pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych was ousted after violent demonstrations that had lasted for many weeks. The demonstration movement wanted a stronger connection to Europe, and wanted to get rid of the president’s corrupt regime.
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