From Stalin to Putin, Ukraine is still trying to break free from Moscow

 

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From Stalin to Putin, Ukraine is still trying to break free from Moscow

Josef Stalin caused a famine when he tried to remake Ukraine's farms. Vladimir Putin is threatening to invade Ukraine — again. For a century, Ukraine has been trying to escape Moscow's grip.

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Is Ukraine ready for a Russian attack? It depends what kind

U.S. officials say Russia will face pressure at the U.N. over Ukraine