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As we marked the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, it’s important to reflect on the significant events that have occurred since then and consider the potential future course of this ongoing conflict.
The Invasion and Early Resistance
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “special military operation” aimed at “demilitarizing and denazifying” Ukraine. This pretext led to a large-scale invasion from multiple fronts, including Belarus in the north, Crimea in the south, and Russia in the east. The initial objective appeared to be a swift capture of Kyiv and the establishment of a pro-Russian regime.
