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by Freak_NL 1139 days ago
> the ukraine

You might want to switch to just 'Ukraine' without the 'the' when referring to the country. 'The Ukraine' is an outdated way of referring to the region without conceding that is also a valid and sovereign nation. Since the invasion this term has taken on further connotations.

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Yes, that's a valid point, I am usually aware of, but just forgot.