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Ukraine declares independence
Ukraine declared its independence from Russia. This is important to the conflict today as Crimea went to Ukraine, and Russia wants it back, as well as the resources Ukraine has. -
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Conflict Ukrainie and Russia
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Zelensky asks the western countries for help
President Zelensky asks for help from Western countries. Canada has committed to sending military equipment and money. This plays a vital role because countries are willing to support Ukraine and its people but are staying away from sending military forces. -
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Protest because Yanukovych refuses to sign treaty and sided with Russia
Ukrainian citizens were upset because Yanukovych refused to sign the treaty and sided with Russia. They start to protest. This is important to the conflict because Russia lost an ally, and the new President will not give in to Russia's demand. -
NATO confirms Russian troops heading to Ukraine
NATO confirms that Russian troops are moving equipment and troops toward the Ukrainian border. This is important because the world now knows that Russia is ready for war and willing to start a war. -
Presedent Yanukovych flees Ukraine to Russia
President Yanukovych fled Ukraine to Russia with the help of Russian President Putin. He was impeached and removed from government. This is important because Russia loses its ally and opens Ukraine to become a target. -
US military conducts drills in Ukraine
The US and other NATO countries conduct drills with Ukraine's military to train for war. This plays a major role because other counties are now choosing sides and going against Russia. -
Volodymyr Zelensky elected
Zelensky won the presidency with more than 73% of the votes. This played an essential part in the crisis because the Ukrainian people made a choice and supported the new president's stand. -
UN Secretary General visit Ukraine and Russia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres visits Moscow and Kyiv and meets with both presidents. The UN's presence in both countries shows that it is involved in ensuring that criminal activities are prevented and that prisoners are treated humanely. -
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UN send help to Ukraine
The UN sends people to help Ukraine and send medical aid, food, water, and building supplies. This plays a massive role in that civilians are looked after and get the help they need for survival. -
There is evidence of Kremlin’s plans to install a pro-Russian government in Ukraine
Britain accuses Russia of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Ukraine. It says Russian intelligence officers had been in contact with many Ukrainian politicians as part of its plans for an invasion. This is important because it shows what the Russians are willing to do and how corrupt it is, and they don't care for playing fairly. -
USA advises its citezens in Ukraine to leave
As the war goes on, the USA and other countries advise their citizens to leave Ukraine. This is important because they believe they are in danger and feel the war will continue for some time. -
Russia and Belarus hold largest joint military training at Ukraine's border
Russia and Belarus hold the most considerable joint military training at Ukraine's border. Belarus is siding with Russia and helping them. This plays a significant role in the crisis because countries are taking sides, and Russia is getting support from countries surrounding Ukraine. -
Russia invades Ukraine
Russia moves troops into Ukraine and starts a war. This is important because it will change the world, and innocent people will lose their lives. -
International Criminal Court opens investigation of war crimes
Russia is found to violate the laws and killing and torturing innocent people. This will play an essential role in changing Putin's crimes and issuing a warrant for his arrest. -
Russia invades Kyiv
Russia attacks the capital of Ukraine. It causes a lot of structural damage and is vital because it is the capital and displaces and kills many people. -
UN General Human Rights Council makes resolution for fast withdrawls of Rusian troops
The UN tries to come to an agreement to end the war and have peace talks, but Russia refuses. This is important because it could have ended the war, but denying it has created a long war. -
UN General Assembly call for Russia to be suspended from The Human Rights Council
UN General Assembly call for Russia to be suspended from The Human Rights Council. It is important because Russia is being held accountable for its actions and crimes. -
Russia says dead end to peace talks
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Ukriane pushes troops back
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Ukraine frees villages in Kherson
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Crimea bridge attacked
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Ukraine get back Kherson City after Russia's troops ordered to withdraw
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UN find Russia attack on Ukraine a violation
The UN is finding Russia is breaking laws nd human rights. Britian and other countries are calling Russia out on it's war crimes. This is important becuases people are seeing what Russia is doing. -
Ukraine counteroffensive attacks in Donetsk province
The Ukraine military fought back and tried to take back the land Russia claimed. This was important because Ukraine won the land back. -
UN appeals $5.6 to help people in Ukraine
With the prolonged war, the UN is looking for countries to send aid which is important because they need the money to help the civilians and help get supplies to those in need. -
UN General Assembly calls for an end to the war and for Russia to withdraw
UN General Assembly calls for an end to the war and for Russia to withdraw. This plays in getting peace to the war-torn countries. -
UN International Criminal Courts put out an arrest warrant for President Putin.
UN International Criminal Courts put out an arrest warrant for President Putin. This is important as they are trying to hold him accountable for crimes against humanity. -
Nova Kakhovka dam breached in Ukraine
The dam's destruction was massive as the area was under Russian control. It flooded the area, but it also led to a shortage of water for one of the largest nuclear power plants. -
Zelenskyy replaces Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi with General Oleksandr Syrsky,
President Zelenskyy replaced Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi with General Oleksandr Syrsky. He made the changes as the war changed. He says he needed to make changes to keep up with the changes the war had taken. This plays an important role because it shows that Ukraine is in it for the long haul and will make changes as needed to save its country.