First News - What's going on in Ukraine
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Ukraine: What's Going On
RUSSIA has invaded Ukraine and started a war. Why did they do that and what’s going on?
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Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. But the lead-up to war began last year when Russia began positioning tens of thousands of soldiers along its border with Ukraine – then more inside the country of Belarus, a Russian ally (supporter). Western leaders were worried the Russians were preparing to invade Ukraine. Now that has happened.