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Acknowledge Controversial Issues and Provide Context
The speaker discusses the 10th anniversary of the Russian spring, the early stage of the Donbass War. While some see it as a Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was more of local risings in the Russian-speaking parts of Ukraine. Various elements, including ultra-nationalists and mercenaries, were involved, with the Kremlin being permissive rather than directive.