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Russian President Vladimir Putin wears a black coat, walks in front of military officials outdoors, February 23, 2023.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, February 23, 2023.

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  • Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
  • Insider spoke to three experts about why it happened, and the motives behind President Putin's move.
  • They highlighted how Russia viewed Ukraine over its history, and some recent geopolitical shifts.

Russia surprised the world on February 24, 2022, by invading Ukraine, starting a brutal battle that is still raging today.

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Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Experts break down Putin's motivations and excus…