Russian president Vladimir Putin is uncomfortable with Ukraine’s independence because he believes they were a part of Russia and was separated by accident and want to join Western powers.
This can be defined as freedom from control by another country or organization.
Putin is uncomfortable with Ukraine’s independence because he believes they were a rightful part of Russia and have plans to join Western powers which it's against as a result of their close proximity.
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