Hi! In 2014, the government changed in Ukraine. The Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine did not want to accept the new government, which was distinguished by harsh anti-Russian rhetoric. After all, the majority of the inhabitants of these regions are Russians. They held a referendum and declared their independence and unwillingness to submit to the new government because of its anti-Russian policy. The Ukrainian government did not recognize their secession. And for 8 years it bombed civilians in these regions (its own citizens). This cannot be called ethnic cleansing, because many civilians in these regions died: both Russians and Ukrainians. But it is also important to understand that Russians and Ukrainians are practically one people. We have a common history and many Ukrainians still speak Russian. We are very hurt by what is happening. I hope I helped you

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