Explainer: Why is Russia''s Putin so focused on Ukraine?
15/12/2021 · Ukraine has become the main flashpoint in Russia''s relations with the West after a buildup of tens of thousands of Russian troops near its border and a series of tough statements from President Vladimir Putin setting out his "red lines". Here are three sets of reasons why Putin feels so strongly about Ukraine and has chosen to bring the crisis to a head. With the 1991 .