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- In 2014, Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula as well as large portions of two eastern Ukrainian oblasts.
- Recognized territory of Russia is shown in dark green; claimed but internationally unrecognized territory is shown in light green.[a].
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- Once the preeminent republic of the U.S.S.R., Russia became an independent country after the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991.
- Much of Russia is made up of rolling, treeless plains called steppes. Siberia, which occupies three-quarters of Russia, is dominated by sprawling pine forests...
- Ukraine sets up military office inside Russia. The office has been created "on the territories controlled by Ukraine", says its top military chief.
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