>> It does not. Russian is spoken in all parts of Ukraine.

> Ukrainian is spoken in Ukraine, except the areas with Russian majorities,
> which is *not* the whole country.

Sure it is. Nevertheless, Russian is spoken and understood by many in Ukraine.

> Both languages are Slavic, but they are not the same language.

>> I doubt that Ukrainian is widely spoken in Russia or taught in schools.

> Who claimed it was?  I would strongly suspect it is frowned upon to speak
> it in Russia proper.

This is my point.

>> The west didn't invade Ukraine, Russia did.

> Correct.  The blind squirrel finds a nut!

Good, now we are getting somewhere.

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