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Who are the combatants in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

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In March 2021, Russia began a large military build-up along its border with Ukraine, eventually amassing up to 190,000 troops and their equipment. Despite the build-up, denials of plans to invade or attack Ukraine were issued by various Russian government officials up to the day before the invasion.
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In the current 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the combatants are drawn in a mostly cold war front.

Russia's allies include but is not limited:

Militarily:

- Separatists in Ukraine

- Support from Belarus

Vocally:

- North Korea

- China

On the other hand, Ukraine is being propped up by mostly NATO nations and EU:

Militarily:

- Individuals not attached to a standing army (as nations do not want to be in direct engangement with Russia for fear of a out-all war).

Support:

- United States and EU, in providing weapon systems & platforms, FIM-92 Stinger & FGM-148 Javelin.

- United States and EU has been providing monetary funding to Ukraine.

- Medical equipment

- Cyber security

*It is important to note that the war is still continuing and that there may be changes that occur throughout the war.

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