Russia and Ukraine conflicts are centuries old story. Ukraine use to become independent whenever Russia was weak and Russia recaptured it as and when it became strong. In the Ninth Century during Kieveai Rule Kiev was the capital of Russia which is now the capital of Ukraine. Ukraine became Independent in the year 1991 when Soviet Union was disintegrated. It was very painful period for Russia when many other provinces also choose to became independent.
Russia has once again become world power under the leadership of President Putin. It has started asserting and challenging the world powers. The intervention of Russia in the Syrian war has given a new life to the dictatorial regime of Assad. Russia is also supporting China and Iran against the western powers. Besides that Russia is selling high tech military arms to India, China and North Korea etc. The super power America is not happy with those Russian moves. America is asking all his allies not buy any armaments from Russian. In short Russia tries to take every opportunities to irritate and challenge the America.
Besides that Russia does not like the pro western/american leaning of Ukraine. Russia took the advantage of political disturbances in Ukraine to capture its very important province of Crimea. America has not taken said Russian action kindly. Russian army has recently captured the three navel vessels of Ukraine including 24 navy-men thereon. This action was also strongly protested by European Nations and America.
Besides that there are allegations that Russia had also tried to influence election of Ronald Trump during the last American Presidential election. The investigation is still on regarding the same.
In short the Russia has restarted asserting its power in International Arena. It is a sign of new cold war which is coming up between two super powers.
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