It sounded like a Cold War, a dangerous episode of the past. An unexpected Russian leader was gathering troops and tanks at the neighboring border. There were fears of a bloody fire in the East-West.
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Then the Cold War erupted: Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. The results were immediate, and far-reaching.
In the days leading up to the attack, as Russian troops reached an estimated 190,000 forces, and as the United States warned in stern terms that a military strike seemed inevitable, Mr. European leaders have been working hard to persuade the Kremlin to step down.
Then on Feb. 24, Russia's president, addressing his nation, announced the start of a "special military campaign" in Ukraine.
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Now, uniting the largest European armies seen since 1945 onwards, Ukrainian troops and militants are fighting to fight the Russian invasion on numerous fronts.
On Monday, talks began between Russian and Ukrainian envoys in Belarus, Moscow's closest ally, but more movement took place on the battlefield than on the negotiating table. A convoy of Russian cars, 17 miles [17 km] long, reportedly headed for the capital, Kyiv. And in a major escalation, dozens of Russian rockets attacked a residence in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, in which at least nine civilians were killed and scores injured.
Outside observers thought that Mr. Putin, frustrated by the slow movement of his troops - far superior to Ukrainian but facing the strength of Ukrainian troops and civilians alike - may have become impatient and decided to intensify the war. That could point to more casualties, they said.
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The number of refugees who have fled the country has reached more than half a million. And Mr Putin appears to be aiming to seize the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, overthrow the democratically elected Ukrainian government, and put the country on Russia's path.
Maps: Tracking Russian Attacks in Ukraine Russia has moved around key cities throughout the north in a campaign to eventually capture and capture Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
The invasion threatens to undermine the ever-changing Soviet region, with serious consequences for the security structure that has dominated Europe since the 1990's. Putin has long lamented the loss of Ukraine and other republics when the Soviet Union split. Now, reducing NATO, the military alliance that helped keep the Soviets in control, may be his real job. Prior to the attack, Russia made a long-range demand list
It sounded like a Cold War, a dangerous episode of the past. An unexpected Russian leader was gathering troops and tanks at the neighboring border. There were fears of a bloody fire in the East-West.
Register for Russia-Ukraine War Briefing. Every night, we'll send you a summary of the big news of the day. Received it sent to your inbox.
Then the Cold War erupted: Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. The results were immediate, and far-reaching.
In the days leading up to the attack, as Russian troops reached an estimated 190,000 forces, and as the United States warned in stern terms that a military strike seemed inevitable, Mr. European leaders have been working hard to persuade the Kremlin to step down.
Then on Feb. 24, Russia's president, addressing his nation, announced the start of a "special military campaign" in Ukraine.
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Now, uniting the largest European armies seen since 1945 onwards, Ukrainian troops and militants are fighting to fight the Russian invasion on numerous fronts.
On Monday, talks began between Russian and Ukrainian envoys in Belarus, Moscow's closest ally, but more movement took place on the battlefield than on the negotiating table. A convoy of Russian cars, 17 miles [17 km] long, reportedly headed for the capital, Kyiv. And in a major escalation, dozens of Russian rockets attacked a residence in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, in which at least nine civilians were killed and scores injured.
Outside observers thought that Mr. Putin, frustrated by the slow movement of his troops - far superior to Ukrainian but facing the strength of Ukrainian troops and civilians alike - may have become impatient and decided to intensify the war. That could point to more casualties, they said.
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The number of refugees who have fled the country has reached more than half a million. And Mr Putin appears to be aiming to seize the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, overthrow the democratically elected Ukrainian government, and put the country on Russia's path.
Maps: Tracking Russian Attacks in Ukraine Russia has moved around key cities throughout the north in a campaign to eventually capture and capture Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
The invasion threatens to undermine the ever-changing Soviet region, with serious consequences for the security structure that has dominated Europe since the 1990's. Putin has long lamented the loss of Ukraine and other republics when the Soviet Union split. Now, reducing NATO, the military alliance that helped keep the Soviets in control, may be his real job. Prior to the attack, Russia made a long-range demand list
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