Question

What was the main reason for Russia's starting of war against Ukraine ?

• A. The intention of Ukraine to join NATO
• B. The friendship of Ukraine with USA.
• C. Ukraine's buying of oil from UAE
• D. Recent change of leadership in Russia

Hint:

Russia opposed NATO moving closer to its border.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the timeline:
In February 2022, Russia began a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Before that, Russia had demanded that Ukraine never join NATO.

Step 2: Test each option against the facts:
Oil purchase from UAE: no record, and no link to security. Leadership change in Russia: not true. Friendship with USA: true in a general sense, but it is the weaker, broader claim.

Step 3: Choose the direct cause:
The clear and specific reason cited by Russia was NATO expansion, shown by Ukraine's plan to join it.

Step 4: Answer:
So option 1 is correct.

Final Answer:
Option 1 matches the main reason cited by Russia. \[ \boxed{\text{1 (Ukraine's intention to join NATO)}} \]