Ties between Russia and Ukraine date back centuries. Kiev is the center of Orthodox Christianity, Russia’s national religion and considered by historians as the birthplace of the Slavic nation. Russia believes itself to be the historic heir to that nation.
Ties between Russia and Ukraine date back centuries. Kiev is the center of Orthodox Christianity, Russia’s national religion and considered by historians as the birthplace of the Slavic nation. Russia believes itself to be the historic heir to that nation. - See more at: http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/Articles/2014/02/21/Russian-Ties-Ukraine-Go-Much-Deeper-Gas#sthash.Dx9nILCf.dpuf
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