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Ukraine crisis in a nutshell

Thursday, 17 February 2022 2:14 PM [ Last Update: Thursday, 17 February 2022 4:33 PM ]

Rivalry between Russia and the US, which still possess the world's biggest nuclear arsenals, dates back to the Cold War. Ukraine was then a crucial part of the Soviet Union.

The country has once again become the subject of rivalries. The United States is accusing Russia of planning to attack Ukraine while Moscow says Washington is destabilizing the region.

The European Union and even Canada are meddling in the issue.

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