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The border issue between Russia and Ukraine has persisted since the secession of Ukraine from the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Ukraine has expressed interest in joining the NATO network, which includes the United States and Britain. Infuriated, Russia concentrated more than a million troops on the border, threatening Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has abruptly announced that he will not be waging war on Ukraine.
The border issue between Russia and Ukraine has persisted since the secession of Ukraine from the Soviet Union. Meanwhile, Ukraine has expressed interest in joining the NATO network, which includes the United States and Britain. Infuriated, Russia concentrated more than a million troops on the border, threatening Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has abruptly announced that he will not be waging war on Ukraine.
Russian forces have been attacking Ukraine for the past five days. Russian forces are conducting raids in places including the capital Kiev. Thus there is a tense situation. The Ukrainian military has also been responding. The general public has taken refuge in places including the metro station subway.
Meanwhile, the Russian government says 4,500 Russian soldiers have been shot dead in retaliation by Ukraine. The Ukrainian government also said it had destroyed Russian planes, eight helicopters, 102 artillery pieces and 536 light armored vehicles. Meanwhile, Ukrainian-Russian officials are holding talks on the border with Belarus.