ocr: In the cities and countryside of western Ulraine, Ukrainians make up over 90% of the population. However, in several ofthe large cities of - the east and south, Russians form a majority. The large Russian population in these areas 1S a legacy ofl9th-century industrialization, and more recent migration during the Soviet-era. At independence, most Russians accepted Ukrainian sovereignty. However, tensions are now rising as both groups adopt more extremist nationalist policies. In Crimea, relations between Russians, ethnic Ukrainians and l'artars are becoming increasingly tense. Crimea has a majo ...
