Why has Putin & Russia invaded Ukraine? The History Explained. Part 1 of 2. Putin has begun his invasion of Ukraine. But why? We explain the history between the two countries, and why Putin wants revenge. Part 1. Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a “special military operation” in eastern Ukraine in what appeared to be the start of war in Europe. The operation is aimed at the “demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine”, the Russian president said in a late-night televised address. Joe Biden and the Nato Expansion are in Biden's sights. But what does he really want?<br />00:37 - Russia and Ukraine's shared history<br />01:48 Putin's Revenge<br />02:52 Putin vs NATO<br />03:58 Putin's last trip to NATO<br />Presented by Michael Usher <br />Edited by Robert Wojciechowski<br />Written and Produced By Stefan Mitchell