[racional]

Ukraine is a European country whose borders and independence are actively and violently up for debate currently.

There's no "debate" about the legal borders of Ukraine, or its status as an independent country. There's a war going on of course and an endless stream of propaganda, mostly from one side. But it's not like there's anything resembling a disputed border, or any other unsolved historical issue that's driving the conflict.

BTW it's not "the Ukraine", but "Ukraine" simply (and yes the distinction matters).