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What's behind the tensions between Russia and Ukraine? An explainer

Headline from Los Angeles Times, on the newest of 2 developments

Ukrainian and Western officials are worried about a Russian military buildup near Ukraine, mindful of Moscow's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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  1. Tensions grow over Ukraine, Biden and Putin set to talk next week

    Headline from Thv11 ·

  2. Newest

    What's behind the tensions between Russia and Ukraine? An explainer

    Headline from Los Angeles Times ·

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23 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Tensions are rising on Ukraine's border with Russia. Here's what you need to know (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Tensions between Ukraine and Russia are at their highest in years, with reports of a Russian troop build-up near Russia's borders with Ukraine fuelling fears over Moscow's intentions. Here's a breakdown of a complex situation.

  2. Thv11

    Tensions grow over Ukraine, Biden and Putin set to talk next week (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    Russia is adamant that the U.S. guarantee Ukraine won't be admitted to the NATO military alliance.

  3. Fox10 Phoenix

    Russia-Ukraine conflict: What's behind the recent tensions? (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Here’s a look at the roots of the Russia-Ukraine standoff, Russia’s latest military buildup and more background on the tensions.

  4. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    EXPLAINER: What's behind Russia-Ukraine tensions? (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainian and Western officials are worried that a Russian military buildup near Ukraine could signal plans by Moscow to invade its ex-Soviet neighbor.

  5. NBC News

    Biden and Putin get set to talk Ukraine. What's behind the tensions? (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Ukrainian and Western officials are worried that a Russian military buildup near Ukraine could signal plans by Moscow to invade its ex-Soviet neighbor.

  6. Washington Times

    What’s behind Russia-Ukraine tensions? (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Ukrainian and Western officials are worried that a Russian military buildup near Ukraine could signal plans by Moscow to invade its ex-Soviet neighbor.

  7. Los Angeles Times

    What's behind the tensions between Russia and Ukraine? An explainer (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Ukrainian and Western officials are worried about a Russian military buildup near Ukraine, mindful of Moscow's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

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