The Russo-Ukrainian War began in February 2014, Following Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity, when Russia annexed Crimea and supported Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine's Donbas region.
This initial phase resulted in ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, leading to over 14,000 deaths prior to 2022, as well as displacement, with ongoing debates about territorial sovereignity, international law, and global security dynamics.
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, making the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II. The invasion led to widespread international condemnation and the imposition of sanctions against Russia.
As of February 2025, the war continues with significant developments.
Peace talks: The United States and Russia have initiated discussions aimed at ending the conflict. Recent talks in Saudi Arabia involved U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. However, the exclusion of Ukrainian representatives has drawn criticism from Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian sentiment: Many Ukrainians, weary from nearly three years of war, express concerns that peace may come on unfavorable terms, especially given their exclusion from recent negotiations.
Russian Objectives: Analyses suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to subjugate Ukraine and reshape the global order, seeking to weaken NATO and U.S influence in the region.
Recent developments in the Russo-Ukrainian war:
Above is a video explaining the causes of the war and below is a map of the locations where the conflicts are taking place.