Russia's actions in Ukraine, particularly since the onset of the Maidan Revolution, represent a clear and deliberate strategy to undermine the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. By choosing to intervene in Ukrainian affairs, both politically and militarily, Russia has demonstrated a preference for maintaining Ukraine within its sphere of influence, disregarding the principles of national sovereignty and self-determination.

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Russia's actions in Ukraine, particularly since the onset of the Maidan Revolution, represent a clear and deliberate strategy to undermine the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. By choosing to intervene in Ukrainian affairs, both politically and militarily, Russia has demonstrated a preference for maintaining Ukraine within its sphere of influence, disregarding the principles of national sovereignty and self-determination.

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The cause of the war can be partly attributed to the Russian leadership's failure to respond positively to Western involvement in Ukraine. Rather than fostering a Ukraine that was independent yet amicable towards Russia, they persistently interacted with Ukrainian politicians embroiled in corruption

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