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Crimea Annexed
Russia invades the Crimean Peninsula, which is part of Ukraine and claims it for its own. In response Ukraine actively begins pursuing NATO membership which angers Russia. This is the original spark that leads to the 2022 invasion. (Mearsheimer, 2022) -
Russia Launched a Military Invasion in Ukraine
By land, air, and sea, Russia attacks Ukraine. This is significant as it marks the start of the beginning of the war. The United Nations asses this invasion to be "a violation of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. It is contrary to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations." (United Nations Reginal Information Center, 2023) -
United Nations Passes Resolution
The United Nations General Assembly passes resolution "deploring the “aggression” committed by Russia against Ukraine" (United Nation Regional Information Center, 2024) -
Call for Withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine Territory
UN Human Rights Council Passes "calling for the “swift and verifiable” withdrawal of Russian troops and Russian-backed armed groups from the entire territory of Ukraine." (United Nation Region Information Center, 2024) -
UN Establishes Independent Inquiry
The UN Human Rights Council creates an "independent international commission of inquiry" quickly, after aggression from Russia continues. (United Nation Regional Information Center, 2024) -
Invasion Continues
UN notes there is no sign of the Ukraine invasion ending soon. It is noted that " “countless Ukrainian civilians” have been killed in indiscriminate attacks, cities and towns levelled, and much of the country’s arable land “horribly disfigured by shelling”." (United Nation Regional Centre, 2024) -
Grain Exports out of Ukraine Resumes
The agreement was made for the resumption of Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea while the war continues. "UN Secretary-General António Guterres said at the signing ceremony in Istanbul, Türkiye, that it is “a beacon of hope” in a world that desperately needs it." (United Nation Regional Centre, 2024) -
Reports of Death and Displacement
UN political and peacebuilding chief gives an update at the 6 month mark of the invasion, regarding , an estimated "5,718 people have been killed, including 372 children. Ukrainian refugees recorded across Europe have surpassed seven million." (United Nation Regional Centre, 2024) -
Russians Retreat
Ukraine forces Russians to retreat after continuous months of getting closer, allowing them to take back over a thousand square miles. In retaliation Russia attacks Ukrainian infostructure, resulting in many civilians without power or water. (Fitzgerald/Davis, 2024) -
Russian Men drafted
Putin drafts an estimate of 300,000 Russian men to the war efforts. -
Russia Annexes Four Ukrainian Regions
Russia claims four Ukrainian regions as it's own (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia). (Fitzgerald/Davis, 2024) -
Bridge Destroyed
The only bridge connecting Russia with the Crimea Peninsula is damaged severely. This was strategic and symbolic strike of importance since it is the only bridge connecting them.(Magramo, 2023) -
Kherson Liberated
Kherson was liberated from Russian occupation after 8 months. (Magramo, 2023) -
Zelenskyy Visits the White House
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy traveled to the White House to meet with the US president, Biden, and to speak to the US congress. The US announces almost $2 Billion in funding to assist Ukraine in its war efforts. (Magramo, 2023) -
Germany Provides Tanks
Germany provides tanks to Ukraine in coordination with other countries. This is the first time Germany provides help of this magnitude. (Magramo, 2023) -
Biden Visits Ukraine
Biden visits Kyiv, Ukraine. He declares "One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands," (Magramo, 2023) -
Wagner Group Uprise
The Wagner Group is a private Military company that was engaged by Putin to fight in Ukraine. The Wagner Group Leaves the Ukraine to uprise against the Russian Government. (Fitzgerald/Davis, 2023) -
Wagner Group Coup Attempt Ends
One Day after starting it's March towards Moscow, the Wagner Group stops its march. Stating that "it had achieved its goal of seizing the Kremlin’s attention and was returning to the front lines." The leader of the Wagner Group who lead this one day coup attempt was killed two months later in a suspicious plane crash. (Fitzgerald/Davis, 2024) -
Zelenskyy Replaces Top General
The war has hit a stalemate stage, and Zelensky tries to approach with a different strategy by choosing a new general. (Fitzgerald/Davis, 2024) -
Additional Aid for Ukraine Uncertain
U.S. Congress is divided on providing additional support to the Ukraine War. Republicans show opposition and future funding is now uncertain. The war continues to this day and is expected to continue for an indefinite period of time. Lack of US funding would greatly reduce Ukraine's ability to defend itself and could result in a Russian win. (Fitgerald/Davis, 2023)