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← All TopicsRevolution, annexation, and Europe's largest war since 1945
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Early tensions escalate as Russia and the EU clash over Ukraine's political future, marked by internal unrest and international accusations.
Ukraine launches offensives and re-takes cities from rebels, despite repeated attempts and failures to establish a lasting ceasefire.
Intense fighting in Ukraine leads to significant casualties, prompting the US to consider arming Ukrainian forces and NATO to bolster Eastern European defenses.
Years of simmering tensions culminate in a major crisis as Russia and the West engage in high-stakes talks, with fears of a full-scale war looming.
Ukraine's counter-offensive shows notable progress in the south, while international incidents, like the Nobel Prize banquet controversy, highlight ongoing global divisions.
Ukraine faces a critical funding crisis as US Senate Republicans block aid, while accusations of Russian war crimes and front-line brutality intensify.
The war grinds on with continued Russian strikes, high casualties, and stories of both immense suffering and remarkable resilience from those impacted by the conflict.
