What exactly does Putin want in Ukraine? – video explainer
by Andrew Roth Monika Cvorak Katie Lamborn and Ben Ea from on (#5W5RN)
Tensions in Europe have risen in recent weeks amid fears Russia is planning to invade Ukraine.
So why has Russia amassed thousands of troops and weapons at its border with Ukraine? The Guardian's Moscow correspondent, Andrew Roth, looks at what Russian president, Vladimir Putin, may be hoping to achieve - and why now
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