Understanding the Russia-Ukraine crisis - opinion
In order to understand Russia’s sensibilities in that regard, one ought to dwell briefly on Russia’s historical experience.
An activist holds Russia's national flag, during a rally at the war memorial complex Savur-Mohyla, damaged in the recent fighting with Ukraine's government forces,marking the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Donbas region,Ukraine September 8, 2021.(photo credit: REUTERS/ALEXANDER ERMOCHENKO)