The Origins of Ukraine - History Between Ukraine & Russia (499 BCE - 1043)

In this first part, we cover the origins of Ukraine and the beginning of the history between Ukraine and Russia. In this four-part series, we will take a journey through time to get a comprehensive understanding of Ukraine’s past. Over the last couple of months, the country of Ukraine has been catapulted to the forefront of the public consciousness. We’ve been watching in horror at the devastation being inflicted upon the Ukrainian people and trying to figure out how it could have gotten to this. Even though the invasion of Ukraine by the Russians took place on February 24th, 2022, the Russo-Ukrainian war has been happening since 2014 and the conflict between them goes back for centuries. Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? To fully comprehend what we are seeing on the nightly news, including the incredible bravery and resolve of the Ukrainian people and the stubborn obstinance of the Russian President, we need to understand the history. ________________________________________________________ Welcome to History Simplified, the most simple animated history channel on YouTube. On this channel you'll discover our world history in a simple way. We'll take you on a journey through time, bringing history to life through simple animation. We'll explore the most epic battles, biggest generals and leaders of our history, and a lot more connected to our modern and ancient history. Sit back and enjoy our simple history documentaries. SUBSCRIBE! #Ukraine #Russia #Historysimplified