Why are there conflicts between Russia and Ukraine?

Why there is conflict between Russia and Ukraine? There are both ethnic legacy issues and political conflicts.

Why do you say that? If you look at it, it's a bit long.

1. The separation and union of Russia and Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine both belong to the East Slavic nation. The word "Ukraine" was first seen in "Russian History" (1187), which means "border land". During the Kievan Rus' period from the 9th to the 12th century, they were called Rus' like the Russians. The "Borderland" refers to the Volyn region of Galicia in southern Russia. The Rus' people living in the "Borderland", along with The term "Ukraine" gradually expanded, and the geographical concept gradually evolved into a linguistic concept and a national concept. By the 15th century, the Ukrainian nation had formed an independent national identity-it had its own language, living area, and formed economic, political and religious characteristics. The Russians are also Russians. The reason why there is an extra "Russian" in front of their ethnic name is because in 1547, Ivan IV proclaimed himself "Tsar" and his country was named "Russian". The ancestors of the Rus people are the Rus tribe of East Slavs, who belong to the Europa race. They were called "Veledians" by Roman historians in the 1st century AD, which was also called "Rakshasa" in ancient my country.

At the beginning of the Christian era, the East Slavs still retained the clan system, and each tribe was composed of several clans. They cut down forests, leveled the land, engaged in farming, collectively raised livestock, hunted and fished, and all issues were decided by the clan assembly. It was not until 862 AD that there was a monarchy with this ethnic group as the main body. Because the capital was in Kiev, it was also called Kievan Rus. Kievan Rus was the cradle of their uniqueness.

At the beginning of the 10th century, Kievan Rus continued to expand, extending from the mouth of the Volga River in the east, through the Crimean Peninsula to the mouth of the Danube River, starting from Lake Ladoga in the north, along the Baltic Sea coast, and bordering the steppes in the south. It was very prosperous for a while. Accepted the Orthodox Church and established the Russian Code.

At the beginning of the 13th century, the powerful Mongol Empire invaded and established the Kipchak Khanate in Eastern Europe. The coalition of the Rus' and other ethnic groups was defeated, the Rus' surrendered to the Kipchak Khanate, and Kievan Rus was split into Several parts; the development focus of part of the Russian people shifted to the Moscow area in the northeast. However, as the center of development of the Russian people shifted to the Moscow area in the northeast, this place also began to have a "border" meaning. Since then, Ukraine and Russia have been separated and reunited. Ukraine struggled to survive in the narrow gap. In order to resist the Polish invasion, the "Pereyaslav Agreement" was passed in 1654, and Ukraine was incorporated into the territory of the Russian Empire. After more than 300 years, Ukrainian culture gradually Unified with Russia, Ukraine joined the Soviet Union in 1922 (western Ukraine joined in 1939). After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Ukraine declared independence on August 24, 1991. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Ukraine inherited a large amount of military equipment. However, due to the complete denial of the 300-year history after the merger of Russia and Ukraine, the domestic Ukrainian and Russian ethnic groups were in opposition. From the presidential system to the parliamentary system, and from the parliamentary system to the presidential system, the political situation in Ukraine has been in a state of turmoil. , cannot form a combined force. Those in power completely bowed to Western ideology, and there was a serious confrontation between pro-Western and pro-Russian people. Populism was rampant, and public opinion was manipulated by the West. Later, the United States and Russia cooperated with Ukraine to achieve the country's denuclearization, losing the bargaining chip, and finally reduced to geopolitical politics. A victim of gaming.

2. Strategic status

? NATO was established in 1949. NATO, headed by the United States, proposed an eastward expansion strategy in the early 1990s. Since then, the alliance has expanded to 30 countries, including the former Soviet Union states Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. Ukraine and Russia are neighboring countries and have important strategic significance. The United States has always regarded Russia as a threat since the Cold War. Winning over Ukraine can restrain Russia, so why not do it? Russia describes NATO's eastward expansion as an "existential threat to Russia." , pro-Americans naturally wanted to join, but it was temporarily suspended due to considerations of Russia-Ukraine relations and various other reasons.

As Russia’s largest neighbor in southwest China, Ukraine is an important strategic buffer zone for Russia in the face of NATO military threats, and is almost regarded by Russia as the “last security barrier.”

3. The conflict started in February 2014 in the war in eastern and southern Ukraine. Pro-Russian forces in the Russian-speaking areas controlled by Russia in eastern and southern Ukraine were at war with Ukrainian government forces, demanding to join Russia and Kerry. Mia declared independence after a referendum and subsequently joined the Russian Federation. Pro-Russian people in Donetsk and Luhansk regions also occupied government buildings and raised the Russian flag.

Therefore, after the Crimean crisis in 2014, Russia-Ukraine relations have been tense. According to media reports on February 11, 2022, U.S. President Biden stated in a video conference with European allies that the date of Russia’s “invasion” of Ukraine was February 16. On the 16th, instead of invading, Russia withdrew some of its soldiers; so U.S. National Security Advisor Sullivan said that Russia may "invade" Ukraine before February 20 and called on U.S. citizens to leave Ukraine within the next 24 to 48 hours. Now Ukraine couldn't stand it any longer. Before Russia came, they opened fire on their own initiative. Did the West really give them such courage? I don't want to have sinister intentions. I am having fun over there, I am worried that I have no excuses, and I am not afraid of losing myself.