The Russian-Ukrainian War is a conflict that has been ongoing since 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. The war has been fought mainly in eastern Ukraine, where pro-Russian separatists have declared independence from the Ukrainian government. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions of displaced people.
The roots of the conflict can be traced back to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991 when Ukraine declared its independence from Russia. Since then, there have been tensions between the two countries over issues such as trade and energy supplies. In 2013, a pro-European movement began in Ukraine, which led to the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych in February 2014. This sparked a crisis that eventually led to Russia's annexation of Crimea and its support for separatist forces in eastern Ukraine.
Since then, fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists has continued despite several ceasefires being agreed upon by both sides. The war has had a devastating impact on civilians living in eastern Ukraine, with thousands killed and millions more displaced due to the fighting. In addition, there have been numerous human rights abuses committed by both sides during the conflict.
The war has also had an economic impact on both countries, with sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia leading to an economic downturn in both countries. In addition, Ukraine's economy has suffered due to its reliance on Russian energy supplies and its inability to access international markets due to the conflict
Despite several attempts at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, no lasting solution has yet been found for ending the conflict. As such, it remains one of Europe's most intractable conflicts with no end in sight.
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