Talking about peace: The difficult parts of the Russia-Ukraine fight.


Talking about peace: The difficult parts of the Russia-Ukraine fight.

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Talking about peace: The difficult parts of the Russia-Ukraine fight.

Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago. They thought it would be a quick victory, but they were wrong. The war has caused lots of death and destruction, and many Ukrainians had to flee their homes.

Russia has taken over part of Ukraine's land. Now, Russia and the United States are talking again. They want to find a way to stop the fighting, but it's unclear what will happen with the land Russia has taken.

The United States used to support Ukraine by not talking to Russia. But now, they are talking to Russia again. Some people are worried that this means the United States will make a deal with Russia without thinking about what Ukraine wants.

Ukraine wants all of its land back and wants to join NATO, a group of countries that protect each other. But Russia doesn't want Ukraine to join NATO. It's unclear if Ukraine and Russia will be able to agree on these things.

Some people think there should be a ceasefire, which means both sides stop fighting. But it's unclear who would make sure both sides follow the ceasefire. It's also unclear if Ukraine and Russia can agree on who should be in charge of keeping the peace.


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When did Russia invade Ukraine?

Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago.

What does Ukraine want regarding NATO?

Ukraine wants to join NATO.

What is a ceasefire?

A ceasefire means both sides stop fighting.


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