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Russia & The Ukraine

Short answer: The Russo-Ukrainian War began in February 2014, when Russia occupied and then annexed Crimea from The Ukraine, and Russian-backed separatists took up arms in the Donbas region of eastern The Ukraine.

On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced what he called a 'special military operation', and Russia launched a full-scale invasion of The Ukraine, the largest attack on a European country since the Second World War. By June 2022, the Ukrainian government said Russia held about 20% of The Ukraine's territory. The war has killed or wounded large numbers of soldiers and civilians, and millions of people from The Ukraine have been displaced inside the country or have fled abroad. The footage shows news coverage from 2014 to 2022, with the presenter.

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What should you know about Russia & The Ukraine?

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  1. The war began in February 2014.

    DD-205-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (2014)

  2. Russia annexed Crimea from The Ukraine in March 2014.

    DD-205-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Crimea)

Video transcript: Russia & The Ukraine: Russia Annexed Crimea From The Ukraine in March 2014

The Russo-Ukrainian War began in February 2014 as a conflict between Russia and Ukraine. DID YOU KNOW? It originated when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine and supported pro-Russian separatists in the Donbas region. Over the years, the conflict sought naval incidents, cyber warfare, and political tensions. In February of 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a special military operation to support breakaway republics in Donetsk and Luhansk. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This invasion became the largest attack on a European country since World War II, resulting in significant casualties and displacements. By June 2022, Russian forces occupied about 20% of Ukrainian territory, and millions of Ukrainians were displaced or had fled the country. NOW YOU KNOW!

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Russia annexed Crimea from The Ukraine in March 2014. Russia's full-scale invasion of The Ukraine began on Feb. 24, 2022.

  1. Exhibit A

    2014

    The war began in February 2014.

  2. Exhibit B

    Crimea

    Russia annexed Crimea from The Ukraine in March 2014.

  3. Exhibit C

    Donbas

    Russian-backed separatists fought in the Donbas.

  4. Exhibit D

    Feb. 24, 2022

    Russia's full-scale invasion of The Ukraine began on February 24, 2022.

  5. Exhibit E

    About 20%

    By June 2022, Russia held about 20% of The Ukraine's territory, per its government.

Questions people ask about Russia & The Ukraine

When did the war begin?

With Crimea.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (2014) · Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian war

Which peninsula did Russia annex in 2014?

From The Ukraine.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Crimea) · Wikipedia: Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation

Where did separatists take up arms?

In the east.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Donbas) · Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian war

When did the full-scale invasion begin?

Announced by Putin.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Feb. 24, 2022) · Wikipedia: Russian invasion of The Ukraine (2022)

How much territory did Russia hold by June 2022, per The Ukraine's government?

A fifth.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (About 20%) · Wikipedia: Russian invasion of The Ukraine (2022)

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  1. When did the war begin?

    1. February 2014
    2. 1991
    3. 2022
    4. 2008
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    Answer: A. February 2014 With Crimea. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (2014) · Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian war

  2. Which peninsula did Russia annex in 2014?

    1. Crimea
    2. Kola
    3. Kamchatka
    4. Yamal
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    Answer: A. Crimea From The Ukraine. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Crimea) · Wikipedia: Annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation

  3. Where did separatists take up arms?

    1. The Donbas
    2. Lviv
    3. Odesa
    4. Kyiv
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    Answer: A. The Donbas In the east. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Donbas) · Wikipedia: Russo-Ukrainian war

  4. When did the full-scale invasion begin?

    1. February 24, 2022
    2. March 2014
    3. June 2023
    4. May 2020
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    Answer: A. February 24, 2022 Announced by Putin. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Feb. 24, 2022) · Wikipedia: Russian invasion of The Ukraine (2022)

  5. How much territory did Russia hold by June 2022, per The Ukraine's government?

    1. About 20%
    2. About 2%
    3. About 90%
    4. None
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    Answer: A. About 20% A fifth. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (About 20%) · Wikipedia: Russian invasion of The Ukraine (2022)

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Easterling, Marcus. "Russia & The Ukraine." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-205, last updated Jan 31, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/russia-the-ukraine/

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