Ukraine gained its independence following the fall of the Soviet empire. But today it is fighting for survival against the old enemy.
It is being propped and supported by the West and Nato who are using to fight a proxy war against Russia.
It is the second-largest country by area in Europe after Russia. At present, it is pushing for EU and NATO membership to protect it from the threat of Russia with whom it shares its largest border.
Ukraine also shares borders with Belarus to the north; Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary to the west; Romania and Moldova to the south; and has a coastline along the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, which is currently seized and under Russian control.
It has rarely been able to enjoy its Independence, it has had an uprising in the south of the country, who want independence and is currently engaged in a war with Putin’s Russia.
Russian armed forces invaded Russia on the 24th of February 2022 and the siege continues.
The country is led by President Volodymyr Zelensky a TV producer turned politician who gave up his lucrative career in TV to lead the country, with a specific goal of bringing peace to the country.
He is posting real-time updates on his Twitter channel which you can follow on Euro news
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Ukraine claims to have targeted two landing ships, a communications centre, and other infrastructure utilised by Russia’s Black Sea fleet near annexed Crimea. The Ukrainian general staff announced the destruction of the Yamal and Azov ships.
According to Ukraine’s air force, 31 missiles launched by Russia were intercepted over Kyiv overnight. The attack resulted in at least 17 injuries, including one child, with four individuals currently hospitalised due to falling debris, as reported by authorities.
Russian authorities claim to have shot down 38 drones, prompting a temporary closure of the Kerch bridge linking Crimea to Russia.
‘They are preparing to strike our territory and, using the best possible forces, the most effective forces to do so.
“Another one! In addition to the one in the morning!” Ukraine’s General Staff announced in a Facebook post on the afternoon of 27 February.
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Her father has issued a statement.
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Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu claimed the country’s troops took Mariinka near Donetsk.
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‘Let us live in peace! Or go to the front yourself – and die.’
‘These were clear and coordinated actions of Russian anti-aircraft gunners, for which many thanks from the entire Ukrainian people.’
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The attack could see Nato member states dragged into the war.
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