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	Among the NATO powers involved in the war are the [[British Empire]],<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref> [[France]],<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref> [[Germany]], and the [[United States]] (US).<ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> However, of the four countries listed, only Germany has openly declared war on Russia.<ref>[https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/01/29/baerbock-has-publicly-declared-a-war-against-russia/ Baerbock has publicly declared ‘a war against Russia’]</ref> Additionally, the [[Islamic State]] (ISIS), a NATO proxy active primarily in [[Africa]] and the [[Middle East]], has been fighting against Russia on the behalf of Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/russia/571542-ukraine-commander-isis-patch/ Ukrainian ‘commander’ pictured with ISIS patch]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyOHRa8BCc ISIS Joins Ukrainian Military]</ref>		Among the NATO powers involved in the war are the [[British Empire]],<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref> [[France]],<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref> [[Germany]], and the [[United States]] (US).<ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> However, of the four countries listed, only Germany has openly declared war on Russia.<ref>[https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/01/29/baerbock-has-publicly-declared-a-war-against-russia/ Baerbock has publicly declared ‘a war against Russia’]</ref> Additionally, the [[Islamic State]] (ISIS), a NATO proxy active primarily in [[Africa]] and the [[Middle East]], has been fighting against Russia on the behalf of Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/russia/571542-ukraine-commander-isis-patch/ Ukrainian ‘commander’ pictured with ISIS patch]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyOHRa8BCc ISIS Joins Ukrainian Military]</ref>
	== Background ==		== Background ==

			See also: [[Euromaidan color revolution]]

	=== Euromaidan crisis ===		=== Euromaidan crisis ===

	Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>		Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>

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	[[File:Ukraine20220223.jpg\|thumb\|Map of Ukraine before the start of the operation]]		[[File:Ukraine20220223.jpg\|thumb\|Map of Ukraine before the start of the operation]]
	It was past 11 PM on February 23, 2022. President [[Vladimir Putin]] of Russia made a statement in front of the entire world. Russia was to begin a "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine with the goals of de-Nazifying and de-[[Militarism\|militarizing]] the country. If Russia could achieve both of these, it would end the Donbass genocide being perpetrated by the Ukrainian government under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.<ref name=":0">[https://tass.com/politics/1409189 Decision taken on denazification, demilitarization of Ukraine — Putin]</ref> A few minutes after this announcement, Putin made a statement where he said that any Ukrainian soldiers that laid down their arms and surrendered to Russia would be allowed to go about their lives in peace and would remain unharmed by the Russian operation. There was only 40 minutes until midnight by now.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409229 Putin urges Ukrainian military to disarm]</ref> With 30 minutes until midnight, Putin declared that any attack against Russia would be met with "devastating consequences."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409247 Direct attack against Russia to result in overthrow of any potential aggressor — Putin]</ref>		It was past 11 PM on February 23, 2022. President [[Vladimir Putin]] of Russia made a statement in front of the entire world. Russia was to begin a "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine with the goals of de-Nazifying and de-[[Militarism\|militarizing]] the country. If Russia could achieve both of these, it would end the Donbass genocide being perpetrated by the Ukrainian government under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.<ref name=":0">[https://tass.com/politics/1409189 Decision taken on denazification, demilitarization of Ukraine — Putin]</ref> A few minutes after this announcement, Putin made a statement where he said that any Ukrainian soldiers that laid down their arms and surrendered to Russia would be allowed to go about their lives in peace and would remain unharmed by the Russian operation. There was only 40 minutes until midnight by now.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409229 Putin urges Ukrainian military to disarm]</ref> With 30 minutes until midnight, Putin declared that any attack against Russia would be met with "devastating consequences."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409247 Direct attack against Russia to result in overthrow of any potential aggressor — Putin]</ref>

	== Timeline ==		== Timeline ==
	=== Beginning of the Russian offensive (February 24, 2022) ===		=== Beginning of the Russian offensive (February 24, 2022) ===

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	On August 4, 2023, [[CNN]] admitted that most Americans had lost faith in supporting Ukraine. According to one of CNN's polls, 55% of Americans were against continued funding towards Ukraine. Additionally, 51% of Americans believed that the US has already done too much to support the war effort against Russia.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/04/politics/cnn-poll-ukraine/index.html CNN Poll: Majority of Americans oppose more US aid for Ukraine in war with Russia]</ref> CNN (and previously [[RT News]]) reported a partisan divide on the issue as well, with most members of the [[Republican Party]] being against the war, while the [[Democratic Party]] had become more approving of the war.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/news/571262-republicans-ukraine-aid-resolution/ Republicans push to end Ukraine aid]</ref>		On August 4, 2023, [[CNN]] admitted that most Americans had lost faith in supporting Ukraine. According to one of CNN's polls, 55% of Americans were against continued funding towards Ukraine. Additionally, 51% of Americans believed that the US has already done too much to support the war effort against Russia.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/04/politics/cnn-poll-ukraine/index.html CNN Poll: Majority of Americans oppose more US aid for Ukraine in war with Russia]</ref> CNN (and previously [[RT News]]) reported a partisan divide on the issue as well, with most members of the [[Republican Party]] being against the war, while the [[Democratic Party]] had become more approving of the war.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/news/571262-republicans-ukraine-aid-resolution/ Republicans push to end Ukraine aid]</ref>

			On March 25, 2024 [[Russia]] and [[Ukraine]] both agree not to target each others Energy Sector after the [[U.S]] separately talked to each side in [[Saudi Arabia]].

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	== Timeline ==		== Timeline ==
	=== Beginning of the Russian offensive (February 24, 2022) ===		=== Beginning of the Russian offensive (February 24, 2022) ===
	At 12:00 AM on February 24, 2022, Zelenskyy declared [[martial law]] over Ukraine, stating that Russia had "delivered strikes against our military infrastructure and our border guards." Zelenskyy also further justified his declaration of martial law by alleging that explosions were "heard in many cities of Ukraine."<ref>[https://tass.com/world/1409273 Ukrainian president declares martial law across country - address]</ref> 23 minutes later, it was reported that artillery fire was coming down upon the Ukrainian capital of [[Kiev]] and the city of [[Mariupol]] in the Ukrainian-occupied regions of the [[Donetsk People's Republic\|People's Republic]] (DPR).<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409293 Blasts heard in Kiev, Mariupol — agencies]</ref> 15 minutes after these reports, Russia declared the closure of the airspace on Ukraine's western border and suspended all activities in the [[Rostov]] flight zone until March 2.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409259 Russia closed airspace on western border with Ukraine, Belarus]</ref> Just 6 minutes later, it was reported that Russian troops had landed in [[Odessa]] and had crossed the border into the [[Kharkiv Oblast]].<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409309 NBC journalist claims Russian troops landed in Odessa]</ref> 2 minutes following this, Russia announced that they were not to tolerate the usage of nuclear weaponry in Ukraine. NATO also reaffirmed their support for [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazi]] military battalions that worked for the Ukrainian government.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409313 Russia will prevent that nuclear weapons appear with Ukraine — Putin]</ref> Another 2 minutes later, Ukraine closed its airspace ~~becase~~ of the "high risk of aviation safety for civil aviation."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409353 Ukraine closes its airspace, aviation regulator says]</ref> Just 7 minutes later, at 12:55 AM, it was declared by Putin that the previously announced Special Military Operation had officially begun.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409329 Putin declares beginning of military operation in Ukraine]</ref>		At 12:00 AM on February 24, 2022, Zelenskyy declared [[martial law]] over Ukraine, stating that Russia had "delivered strikes against our military infrastructure and our border guards." Zelenskyy also further justified his declaration of martial law by alleging that explosions were "heard in many cities of Ukraine."<ref>[https://tass.com/world/1409273 Ukrainian president declares martial law across country - address]</ref> 23 minutes later, it was reported that artillery fire was coming down upon the Ukrainian capital of [[Kiev]] and the city of [[Mariupol]] in the Ukrainian-occupied regions of the [[Donetsk People's Republic\|People's Republic]] (DPR).<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409293 Blasts heard in Kiev, Mariupol — agencies]</ref> 15 minutes after these reports, Russia declared the closure of the airspace on Ukraine's western border and suspended all activities in the [[Rostov]] flight zone until March 2.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409259 Russia closed airspace on western border with Ukraine, Belarus]</ref> Just 6 minutes later, it was reported that Russian troops had landed in [[Odessa]] and had crossed the border into the [[Kharkiv Oblast]].<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409309 NBC journalist claims Russian troops landed in Odessa]</ref> 2 minutes following this, Russia announced that they were not to tolerate the usage of nuclear weaponry in Ukraine. NATO also reaffirmed their support for [[Neo-Nazism\|neo-Nazi]] military battalions that worked for the Ukrainian government.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409313 Russia will prevent that nuclear weapons appear with Ukraine — Putin]</ref> Another 2 minutes later, Ukraine closed its airspace because of the "high risk of aviation safety for civil aviation."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409353 Ukraine closes its airspace, aviation regulator says]</ref> Just 7 minutes later, at 12:55 AM, it was declared by Putin that the previously announced Special Military Operation had officially begun.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409329 Putin declares beginning of military operation in Ukraine]</ref>

	At 1:04 AM, Putin made a statement justifying the Russian operations in Ukraine because "it was necessary to immediately stop this nightmare, the [[genocide]] against the millions of people living there," by the Zelenskyy regime.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409359 Feelings and pain of Donbass citizens made Russia recognize republics — Putin]</ref> 10 minutes later, civil defense sirens were being sounded in Kiev.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409361 Civil defense sirens being sounded in Kiev — TASS correspondent]</ref> A minute later, Russia announced the suspending of airport operations in 12 of their southern cities.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409347 Airport operations in 12 Russian southern cities suspended — regulator]</ref> 7 minutes later, several private cars were spotted leaving Kiev and several firetrucks entered the [[Borispol Airport]].<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409401 Numerous private cars leaving Kiev, TASS correspondent reports]</ref> Russian forces began firing upon military infrastructure all across the country around this time, degrading much of their air defenses. Many Ukrainian border guards were also retreating or giving up without a fight.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409405 Ukrainian Air Force infrastructure degraded, air defenses suppressed — Russia’s top brass]</ref> At 1:40, it was announced by the [[Luhansk People's Republic]] (LPR) that they'd join the operation but wouldn't harm any civilians.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409415 LPR army won’t harm civilians in Kiev-controlled part of Donbass — LPR head]</ref> 12 minutes later, fighting began on the border between between Russian-controlled [[Crimea]] and the Ukrainian-controlled [[Kherson Oblast]].<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409421 Blasts heard in border areas, situation remains under control — Crimea’s head]</ref> 2 minutes later, it was reported that Russia - with [[Belarus\|Belarusian]] support - had started making gains in the [[Sumy Oblast\|Sumy]], Kharkiv, [[Chernihiv]], and [[Zhytomyr]] oblasts of Ukraine. Russian troops were also, reportedly, making gains in the Ukrainian-occupied parts of the LPR.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409423 Ukraine’s border guards claim Belarusian troops participated in Ukrainian border attack]</ref> 2 minutes after that, it was reported that Russia was bombing Ukrainian military facilities.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409431 Ukraine's General Staff reports missile, bomb strikes against military facilities]</ref>		At 1:04 AM, Putin made a statement justifying the Russian operations in Ukraine because "it was necessary to immediately stop this nightmare, the [[genocide]] against the millions of people living there," by the Zelenskyy regime.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409359 Feelings and pain of Donbass citizens made Russia recognize republics — Putin]</ref> 10 minutes later, civil defense sirens were being sounded in Kiev.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409361 Civil defense sirens being sounded in Kiev — TASS correspondent]</ref> A minute later, Russia announced the suspending of airport operations in 12 of their southern cities.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409347 Airport operations in 12 Russian southern cities suspended — regulator]</ref> 7 minutes later, several private cars were spotted leaving Kiev and several firetrucks entered the [[Borispol Airport]].<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409401 Numerous private cars leaving Kiev, TASS correspondent reports]</ref> Russian forces began firing upon military infrastructure all across the country around this time, degrading much of their air defenses. Many Ukrainian border guards were also retreating or giving up without a fight.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409405 Ukrainian Air Force infrastructure degraded, air defenses suppressed — Russia’s top brass]</ref> At 1:40, it was announced by the [[Luhansk People's Republic]] (LPR) that they'd join the operation but wouldn't harm any civilians.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409415 LPR army won’t harm civilians in Kiev-controlled part of Donbass — LPR head]</ref> 12 minutes later, fighting began on the border between between Russian-controlled [[Crimea]] and the Ukrainian-controlled [[Kherson Oblast]].<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409421 Blasts heard in border areas, situation remains under control — Crimea’s head]</ref> 2 minutes later, it was reported that Russia - with [[Belarus\|Belarusian]] support - had started making gains in the [[Sumy Oblast\|Sumy]], Kharkiv, [[Chernihiv]], and [[Zhytomyr]] oblasts of Ukraine. Russian troops were also, reportedly, making gains in the Ukrainian-occupied parts of the LPR.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409423 Ukraine’s border guards claim Belarusian troops participated in Ukrainian border attack]</ref> 2 minutes after that, it was reported that Russia was bombing Ukrainian military facilities.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409431 Ukraine's General Staff reports missile, bomb strikes against military facilities]</ref>
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	At 2:09 AM, Russia emphasized that they had tried to persuade Ukraine to stop the [[Donbass]] genocide and resolve the conflict peacefully, an offer which Ukraine had refused.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409445 Moscow kept trying to persuade Kiev to stop shelling Donbass — Russian negotiator]</ref> 5 minutes later, Zelenskyy announced that Russia was still attacking Ukrainian military infrastructure.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409451 Russia delivered strikes against Ukrainian military infrastructure, says Zelensky]</ref> 3 minutes later, Putin declared that he was confident of a "consolidated [[Patriotism\|patriotic]] stance among all parliamentary parties and community forces."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409471 Putin confident Russian servicemen will fulfill their duties professionally, valiantly]</ref> 4 minutes later, the [[Liberalism\|liberal]] [[Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe]] (OSCE) declared support for Ukraine and condemned "Russia's military action against Ukraine."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409459 OSCE says Russian military action in Ukraine puts millions of lives at grave risk]</ref> 13 minutes later, the LPR officially launched their first operation of the war, joining the Russian offensive with the goal of liberating the Ukrainian-occupied parts of their country.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409485 LPR militia launches operation to liberate temporarily occupied territory — spokesman]</ref> 19 minutes following this, Russian [[Member of parliament\|MP]] [[Leonid Slutsky]] stated Russia's operation was "precisely about ensuring security within the contemporary borders of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409525 Russia won’t invade Ukraine, intends to protect DPR, LPR within their borders, MP says]</ref>		At 2:09 AM, Russia emphasized that they had tried to persuade Ukraine to stop the [[Donbass]] genocide and resolve the conflict peacefully, an offer which Ukraine had refused.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409445 Moscow kept trying to persuade Kiev to stop shelling Donbass — Russian negotiator]</ref> 5 minutes later, Zelenskyy announced that Russia was still attacking Ukrainian military infrastructure.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409451 Russia delivered strikes against Ukrainian military infrastructure, says Zelensky]</ref> 3 minutes later, Putin declared that he was confident of a "consolidated [[Patriotism\|patriotic]] stance among all parliamentary parties and community forces."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409471 Putin confident Russian servicemen will fulfill their duties professionally, valiantly]</ref> 4 minutes later, the [[Liberalism\|liberal]] [[Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe]] (OSCE) declared support for Ukraine and condemned "Russia's military action against Ukraine."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409459 OSCE says Russian military action in Ukraine puts millions of lives at grave risk]</ref> 13 minutes later, the LPR officially launched their first operation of the war, joining the Russian offensive with the goal of liberating the Ukrainian-occupied parts of their country.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409485 LPR militia launches operation to liberate temporarily occupied territory — spokesman]</ref> 19 minutes following this, Russian [[Member of parliament\|MP]] [[Leonid Slutsky]] stated Russia's operation was "precisely about ensuring security within the contemporary borders of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409525 Russia won’t invade Ukraine, intends to protect DPR, LPR within their borders, MP says]</ref>

	At 3:09 AM, the Russian envoy to the [[United Nations]] (UN) [[Vasily Nebenzya]] emphasized to the UN that the operation was "we are not carrying out aggression against the Ukrainian people, this is against that junta, that seized power in Kiev."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409547 Ukraine events can’t be called war, this is special military operation — Russia’s UN envoy]</ref> 5 minutes later, it was reported that Ukraine had shot down a Russian plane in Kiev, however the Russian [[Ministry of Defence (Russia)\|Ministry of Defence]] debunked this report.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409549 Defense Ministry debunks reports of ‘downed’ Russian plane over Ukraine]</ref> 12 minutes later, Ukraine reported that a TV tower in [[Lutsk]] had been attacked by Russian forces and that Russian attacks in the [[Kiev Oblast]], [[Dnipropetrovsk Oblast]], [[Khmelnytskyi Oblast]], [[Poltava Oblast]], [[Cherkasy Oblast]], and the [[Lviv Oblast]] had set Ukrainian military depots and facilities ablaze.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409575 Ukraine’s emergencies service reports Lutsk TV tower blast, army depots ablaze]</ref> 3 minutes later, Ukraine request [[Turkey]] help them by blocking Russian access to the [[Dardanelles]]. Turkey did not answer this call for help.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409585 Kiev asks Ankara to close Turkish straits to Russian warships]</ref> 16 minutes later, Russia reported that Ukrainian soldiers were abandoning their posts and dropped their weapons in large numbers.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409609 Ukrainian troops abandoning their positions, dropping weapons — Russian Defense Ministry]</ref> 10 minutes later, the [[United Kingdom]] reported that Russia was attacking ~~headquartes~~ and airfields in the the Kiev Oblast.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409623 Ukraine’s combat command reports strikes on HQs, airfields, Guardian says]</ref> 8 minutes following this, the DPR announced that the liberation of their country from Ukrainian occupation was "in progress."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409629 Center of Kiev’s miliary operation in Donbass "practically destroyed" — Pushilin]</ref>		At 3:09 AM, the Russian envoy to the [[United Nations]] (UN) [[Vasily Nebenzya]] emphasized to the UN that the operation was "we are not carrying out aggression against the Ukrainian people, this is against that junta, that seized power in Kiev."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409547 Ukraine events can’t be called war, this is special military operation — Russia’s UN envoy]</ref> 5 minutes later, it was reported that Ukraine had shot down a Russian plane in Kiev, however the Russian [[Ministry of Defence (Russia)\|Ministry of Defence]] debunked this report.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409549 Defense Ministry debunks reports of ‘downed’ Russian plane over Ukraine]</ref> 12 minutes later, Ukraine reported that a TV tower in [[Lutsk]] had been attacked by Russian forces and that Russian attacks in the [[Kiev Oblast]], [[Dnipropetrovsk Oblast]], [[Khmelnytskyi Oblast]], [[Poltava Oblast]], [[Cherkasy Oblast]], and the [[Lviv Oblast]] had set Ukrainian military depots and facilities ablaze.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409575 Ukraine’s emergencies service reports Lutsk TV tower blast, army depots ablaze]</ref> 3 minutes later, Ukraine request [[Turkey]] help them by blocking Russian access to the [[Dardanelles]]. Turkey did not answer this call for help.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409585 Kiev asks Ankara to close Turkish straits to Russian warships]</ref> 16 minutes later, Russia reported that Ukrainian soldiers were abandoning their posts and dropped their weapons in large numbers.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409609 Ukrainian troops abandoning their positions, dropping weapons — Russian Defense Ministry]</ref> 10 minutes later, the [[United Kingdom]] reported that Russia was attacking headquarters and airfields in the the Kiev Oblast.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409623 Ukraine’s combat command reports strikes on HQs, airfields, Guardian says]</ref> 8 minutes following this, the DPR announced that the liberation of their country from Ukrainian occupation was "in progress."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409629 Center of Kiev’s miliary operation in Donbass "practically destroyed" — Pushilin]</ref>

	At 4:04 AM, the LPR declared that the Russian operation in Ukraine was going to restore peace in the Donbass.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409635 Putin’s decision to bring about restoration of peace in Donbass, LPR leader predicts]</ref> 9 minutes later, Russia declared that Ukrainian claims about the "losses of Russian aircraft and armored vehicles" were an "absolute lie."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409663 Defense Ministry brands Ukraine’s claims of Russian losses as ‘absolute lies’]</ref>		At 4:04 AM, the LPR declared that the Russian operation in Ukraine was going to restore peace in the Donbass.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409635 Putin’s decision to bring about restoration of peace in Donbass, LPR leader predicts]</ref> 9 minutes later, Russia declared that Ukrainian claims about the "losses of Russian aircraft and armored vehicles" were an "absolute lie."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409663 Defense Ministry brands Ukraine’s claims of Russian losses as ‘absolute lies’]</ref>
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	On March 4, 2023, Ukraine began a retreat from Bakhmut after seven months of the Russo-Ukrainian War's bloodiest fighting. The start of the Ukrainian retreat allowed PMC Wagner to victoriously enter the center of Bakhmut, effectively ending the main battle for the city.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B96A61HFPc Bakhmut RETREAT Begins, Wagner Moves In]</ref> However, fighting on the western outskirts of Bakhmut continues to this day.		On March 4, 2023, Ukraine began a retreat from Bakhmut after seven months of the Russo-Ukrainian War's bloodiest fighting. The start of the Ukrainian retreat allowed PMC Wagner to victoriously enter the center of Bakhmut, effectively ending the main battle for the city.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8B96A61HFPc Bakhmut RETREAT Begins, Wagner Moves In]</ref> However, fighting on the western outskirts of Bakhmut continues to this day.

	By March 9, 2023, Ukrainian ~~casualities~~ in Bakhmut had ~~increaed~~ to 1,000 dead per day.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqI40EAXHk Ukraine LOSING 1,000 MEN Per Day In Bakhmut]</ref>		By March 9, 2023, Ukrainian casualties in Bakhmut had increased to 1,000 dead per day.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmqI40EAXHk Ukraine LOSING 1,000 MEN Per Day In Bakhmut]</ref>

	By March 17, 2023, the total Ukrainian soldier death count for the Russo-Ukrainian War surpassed 250,000.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYluzYCfoc4 Ukraine Lost HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS Of Soldiers]</ref>		By March 17, 2023, the total Ukrainian soldier death count for the Russo-Ukrainian War surpassed 250,000.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYluzYCfoc4 Ukraine Lost HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS Of Soldiers]</ref>

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	On March 2, 2023, the American citizen [[Jackson Hinkle]] was put on a Ukrainian government hit list for publishing media on his show, [[The Dive with Jackson Hinkle]], that exposed the activities of neo-Nazis and ISIS in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLU3L9d7gB8 Ukraine put ME on a k*ll list!]</ref>		On March 2, 2023, the American citizen [[Jackson Hinkle]] was put on a Ukrainian government hit list for publishing media on his show, [[The Dive with Jackson Hinkle]], that exposed the activities of neo-Nazis and ISIS in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLU3L9d7gB8 Ukraine put ME on a k*ll list!]</ref>

	On March 23, 2023, US politician [[Michael Bloomberg]] demanded that PMC Wagner pull out of Ukraine and "shift focus back to Africa." Yevgeny Prigozhin refused to do so, emphasizing that PMC Wagner "will fight on the territory of Ukraine" so long as it is "needed by our nation."<ref>[https://www.rt.com/russia/573489-wagner-boss-dismiss-bloomberg-claim/ Wagner boss dismisses Bloomberg claim]</ref>		On March 23, 2023, US politician [[Michael Bloomberg]] demanded that PMC Wagner pull out of Ukraine and "shift focus back to Africa." Yevgeny Prigozhin refused to do so, emphasizing that PMC Wagner "will fight on the territory of Ukraine" so long as it is "needed by our nation."<ref>[https://www.rt.com/russia/573489-wagner-boss-dismiss-bloomberg-claim/ Wagner boss dismisses Bloomberg claim]</ref>

			On August 4, 2023, [[CNN]] admitted that most Americans had lost faith in supporting Ukraine. According to one of CNN's polls, 55% of Americans were against continued funding towards Ukraine. Additionally, 51% of Americans believed that the US has already done too much to support the war effort against Russia.<ref>[https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/04/politics/cnn-poll-ukraine/index.html CNN Poll: Majority of Americans oppose more US aid for Ukraine in war with Russia]</ref> CNN (and previously [[RT News]]) reported a partisan divide on the issue as well, with most members of the [[Republican Party]] being against the war, while the [[Democratic Party]] had become more approving of the war.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/news/571262-republicans-ukraine-aid-resolution/ Republicans push to end Ukraine aid]</ref>

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	On February 24, 2023, a rally called [[Rage Against the War Machine]] occurred in [[Washington, D.C.]] to protest US funding for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. 5,000 people attended the rally, including members of the [[Libertarian Party]], [[People's Party]], [[Center for Political Innovation]] (CPI), and the [[African People's Socialist Party]] (APSP).<ref>[https://twitter.com/AmericanBaath/status/1627633815672745984 I’m still waiting for the WSWS to organize an anti-war rally that’s 6 hours long, brings in 4,000 people, and marches all the way to the White House. I’m waiting. You can’t criticize #RageAgainstTheWarMachine if you aren’t even going to try and be in the anti-war movement.]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwVQLbRsC38 Anti-NATO Protests SWEEP EUROPE, Putin's BIGGEST Interview Yet]</ref>		On February 24, 2023, a rally called [[Rage Against the War Machine]] occurred in [[Washington, D.C.]] to protest US funding for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. 5,000 people attended the rally, including members of the [[Libertarian Party]], [[People's Party]], [[Center for Political Innovation]] (CPI), and the [[African People's Socialist Party]] (APSP).<ref>[https://twitter.com/AmericanBaath/status/1627633815672745984 I’m still waiting for the WSWS to organize an anti-war rally that’s 6 hours long, brings in 4,000 people, and marches all the way to the White House. I’m waiting. You can’t criticize #RageAgainstTheWarMachine if you aren’t even going to try and be in the anti-war movement.]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwVQLbRsC38 Anti-NATO Protests SWEEP EUROPE, Putin's BIGGEST Interview Yet]</ref>

	On March 2, 2023, the American citizen [[Jackson Hinkle]] was put on a Ukrainian government hit list for publishing media on his show, [[The Dive with Jackson Hinkle]], that exposed the activities of neo-Nazis and ISIS in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLU3L9d7gB8 Ukraine put ME on a k*ll list!]</ref>		On March 2, 2023, the American citizen [[Jackson Hinkle]] was put on a Ukrainian government hit list for publishing media on his show, [[The Dive with Jackson Hinkle]], that exposed the activities of neo-Nazis and ISIS in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLU3L9d7gB8 Ukraine put ME on a k*ll list!]</ref>

			On March 23, 2023, US politician [[Michael Bloomberg]] demanded that PMC Wagner pull out of Ukraine and "shift focus back to Africa." Yevgeny Prigozhin refused to do so, emphasizing that PMC Wagner "will fight on the territory of Ukraine" so long as it is "needed by our nation."<ref>[https://www.rt.com/russia/573489-wagner-boss-dismiss-bloomberg-claim/ Wagner boss dismisses Bloomberg claim]</ref>

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	The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', officially known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''' ('''SMO''') and known more commonly as the '''Ukraine War''', '''War in Ukraine''', '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://fifth-international.fandom.com/wiki/NATO_War_in_Ukraine NATO War in Ukraine]</ref> or erroneously by [[mainstream media]] (MSM) as the '''Russian Invasion of Ukraine''',<ref>[[wikipedia:Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine_(2022–present)\|Russian invasion of Ukraine (2022–present)]]</ref> is an ongoing [[proxy war]] between [[Russia]] and [[NATO]] that is being fought in the territory of [[Ukraine]]. The war utilizes the [[Fascism\|fascist]] regime in Ukraine under the leadership of [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]] as a NATO proxy, whereas Russia is fighting the war directly.<ref name=":0" />		The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', officially known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''' ('''SMO''') and known more commonly as the '''Ukraine War''', '''War in Ukraine''', '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://fifth-international.fandom.com/wiki/NATO_War_in_Ukraine NATO War in Ukraine]</ref> or erroneously by [[mainstream media]] (MSM) as the '''Russian Invasion of Ukraine''',<ref>[[wikipedia:Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine_(2022–present)\|Russian invasion of Ukraine (2022–present)]]</ref> is an ongoing [[proxy war]] between [[Russia]] and [[NATO]] that is being fought in the territory of [[Ukraine]]. The war utilizes the [[Fascism\|fascist]] regime in Ukraine under the leadership of [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]] as a NATO proxy, whereas Russia is fighting the war directly.<ref name=":0" />

			Among the NATO powers involved in the war are the [[British Empire]],<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref> [[France]],<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref> [[Germany]], and the [[United States]] (US).<ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> However, of the four countries listed, only Germany has openly declared war on Russia.<ref>[https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2023/01/29/baerbock-has-publicly-declared-a-war-against-russia/ Baerbock has publicly declared ‘a war against Russia’]</ref> Additionally, the [[Islamic State]] (ISIS), a NATO proxy active primarily in [[Africa]] and the [[Middle East]], has been fighting against Russia on the behalf of Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.rt.com/russia/571542-ukraine-commander-isis-patch/ Ukrainian ‘commander’ pictured with ISIS patch]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyOHRa8BCc ISIS Joins Ukrainian Military]</ref>
	== Background ==		== Background ==

			=== Euromaidan crisis ===
	Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>		Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>

	=== ~~Operation announced (February 23, 2022)~~ ===		=== Russian decision to intervene ===
	[[File:Ukraine20220223.jpg\|thumb\|Map of Ukraine before the start of the operation]]		[[File:Ukraine20220223.jpg\|thumb\|Map of Ukraine before the start of the operation]]
	It was past 11 PM on February 23, 2022. President [[Vladimir Putin]] of Russia made a statement in front of the entire world. Russia was to begin a "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine with the goals of de-Nazifying and de-[[Militarism\|militarizing]] the country. If Russia could achieve both of these, it would end the Donbass genocide being perpetrated by the Ukrainian government under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.<ref name=":0">[https://tass.com/politics/1409189 Decision taken on denazification, demilitarization of Ukraine — Putin]</ref> A few minutes after this announcement, Putin made a statement where he said that any Ukrainian soldiers that laid down their arms and surrendered to Russia would be allowed to go about their lives in peace and would remain unharmed by the Russian operation. There was only 40 minutes until midnight by now.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409229 Putin urges Ukrainian military to disarm]</ref> With 30 minutes until midnight, Putin declared that any attack against Russia would be met with "devastating consequences."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409247 Direct attack against Russia to result in overthrow of any potential aggressor — Putin]</ref>		It was past 11 PM on February 23, 2022. President [[Vladimir Putin]] of Russia made a statement in front of the entire world. Russia was to begin a "Special Military Operation" in Ukraine with the goals of de-Nazifying and de-[[Militarism\|militarizing]] the country. If Russia could achieve both of these, it would end the Donbass genocide being perpetrated by the Ukrainian government under President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.<ref name=":0">[https://tass.com/politics/1409189 Decision taken on denazification, demilitarization of Ukraine — Putin]</ref> A few minutes after this announcement, Putin made a statement where he said that any Ukrainian soldiers that laid down their arms and surrendered to Russia would be allowed to go about their lives in peace and would remain unharmed by the Russian operation. There was only 40 minutes until midnight by now.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409229 Putin urges Ukrainian military to disarm]</ref> With 30 minutes until midnight, Putin declared that any attack against Russia would be met with "devastating consequences."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409247 Direct attack against Russia to result in overthrow of any potential aggressor — Putin]</ref>
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	On February 24, 2023, a rally called [[Rage Against the War Machine]] occurred in [[Washington, D.C.]] to protest US funding for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. 5,000 people attended the rally, including members of the [[Libertarian Party]], [[People's Party]], [[Center for Political Innovation]] (CPI), and the [[African People's Socialist Party]] (APSP).<ref>[https://twitter.com/AmericanBaath/status/1627633815672745984 I’m still waiting for the WSWS to organize an anti-war rally that’s 6 hours long, brings in 4,000 people, and marches all the way to the White House. I’m waiting. You can’t criticize #RageAgainstTheWarMachine if you aren’t even going to try and be in the anti-war movement.]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwVQLbRsC38 Anti-NATO Protests SWEEP EUROPE, Putin's BIGGEST Interview Yet]</ref>		On February 24, 2023, a rally called [[Rage Against the War Machine]] occurred in [[Washington, D.C.]] to protest US funding for the Ukrainian war effort against Russia. 5,000 people attended the rally, including members of the [[Libertarian Party]], [[People's Party]], [[Center for Political Innovation]] (CPI), and the [[African People's Socialist Party]] (APSP).<ref>[https://twitter.com/AmericanBaath/status/1627633815672745984 I’m still waiting for the WSWS to organize an anti-war rally that’s 6 hours long, brings in 4,000 people, and marches all the way to the White House. I’m waiting. You can’t criticize #RageAgainstTheWarMachine if you aren’t even going to try and be in the anti-war movement.]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwVQLbRsC38 Anti-NATO Protests SWEEP EUROPE, Putin's BIGGEST Interview Yet]</ref>

	On March 2, 2023, the American citizen [[Jackson Hinkle]] was put on a Ukrainian government hit list for publishing media on his show, [[The Dive with Jackson Hinkle]], that exposed the activities of neo-Nazis and ~~the [[Islamic State]]~~ in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLU3L9d7gB8 Ukraine put ME on a k*ll list!]</ref>		On March 2, 2023, the American citizen [[Jackson Hinkle]] was put on a Ukrainian government hit list for publishing media on his show, [[The Dive with Jackson Hinkle]], that exposed the activities of neo-Nazis and ISIS in Ukraine.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLU3L9d7gB8 Ukraine put ME on a k*ll list!]</ref>

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	The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', ~~also~~ known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''' ('''SMO'''), '''Ukraine War~~''', '''2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine~~''', '''War in Ukraine''', ~~and the~~ '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref> is an ongoing military conflict in [[Ukraine]] between [[Russia]] and the [[NATO]]-backed Ukrainian government under [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]].<ref name=":0" /> Ukraine's war effort against Russia has been consistently funded by the [[United States]] (US) and their NATO allies.<ref>[https://~~www~~.~~reuters~~.com/~~world~~/~~europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to~~ Ukraine ~~by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference~~]</ref><ref>[~~https~~:~~//www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to~~ Ukraine]</ref>~~<ref>~~[~~https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine~~]~~</ref><ref>~~[~~https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine~~]~~</ref><ref>~~[~~https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-~~in~~-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for~~ Ukraine ~~in government funding bill~~]~~</ref>~~ The war ~~officially began on February 24, 2022, however it was~~ the ~~result of eight years~~ of fighting ~~between Russia and NATO-backed forces in Ukraine~~.		The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', officially known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''' ('''SMO''') and known more commonly as the '''Ukraine War''', '''War in Ukraine''', '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://fifth-international.fandom.com/wiki/NATO_War_in_Ukraine NATO War in Ukraine]</ref> or erroneously by [[mainstream media]] (MSM) as the '''Russian Invasion of Ukraine''',<ref>[[wikipedia:Russian_invasion_of_Ukraine_(2022–present)\|Russian invasion of Ukraine (2022–present)]]</ref> is an ongoing [[proxy war]] between [[Russia]] and [[NATO]] that is being fought in the territory of [[Ukraine]]. The war utilizes the [[Fascism\|fascist]] regime in Ukraine under the leadership of [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]] as a NATO proxy, whereas Russia is fighting the war directly.<ref name=":0" />
	== Background ==		== Background ==
	Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>		Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>

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-The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', also known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''', '''Ukraine War''', '''2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine''', '''War in Ukraine''', and the '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref> is an ongoing military conflict in [[Ukraine]] involving the [[Russian Federation]] and the [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy|Zelenskyy]] regime of Ukraine.<ref name=":0" /> Ukraine's war effort against Russia has been consistently funded by the [[United States]] and their [[NATO]] allies.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> The war began on February 24, 2022, when Russian troops entered Ukraine, however the operation had been announced the day prior.
+The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', also known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''' ('''SMO'''), '''Ukraine War''', '''2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine''', '''War in Ukraine''', and the '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref> is an ongoing military conflict in [[Ukraine]] between [[Russia]] and the [[NATO]]-backed Ukrainian government under [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy]].<ref name=":0" /> Ukraine's war effort against Russia has been consistently funded by the [[United States]] (US) and their NATO allies.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> The war officially began on February 24, 2022, however it was the result of eight years of fighting between Russia and NATO-backed forces in Ukraine.
 == Background ==
 Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>
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 At 4:04 AM, the LPR declared that the Russian operation in Ukraine was going to restore peace in the Donbass.<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409635 Putin’s decision to bring about restoration of peace in Donbass, LPR leader predicts]</ref> 9 minutes later, Russia declared that Ukrainian claims about the "losses of Russian aircraft and armored vehicles" were an "absolute lie."<ref>[https://tass.com/politics/1409663 Defense Ministry brands Ukraine’s claims of Russian losses as ‘absolute lies’]</ref>
 === Timeline of operations in Ukraine and Novorossiya ===
-On January 11, 2023, Russian forces from [[PMC Wagner]] liberated [[Soledar]] in western Donetsk after five months of [[Siege of Soledar|siege]], capturing 400 Ukrainians as [[Prisoner of war|prisoners of war]] (POWs). Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers were left dead after the siege.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hao6O7_XG5Q&t Russia CONQUERS Soledar, 400 Ukrainians ENCIRCLED]</ref> Three days later, on January 14, 2023, PMC Wagner also liberated the Donetsk town of [[Opytnoye]] from Ukrainian occupation, moving inwards on [[Bakhmut]] to encircle it.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r4h2YThuIA&t Wagner LIBERATES Opytnoye, Bakhmut Encirclement NEARS]</ref>
 On January 23, 2023, [[Yevgeny Prigozhin]], the founder of PMC Wagner, published a statement calling out Ukraine and the United States for fearing both him and his organization because "they know we can kick their assess."<ref>[https://www.rt.com/news/570374-yevgeny-prigozhin-wagner-and-us/ Yevgeny Prigozhin: The Americans fear my Wagner organization, because they know we can kick their asses]</ref>
 == References ==
 <references />

imported>AmericanBaath at 23:18, 3 March 2023

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	The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', also known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''', '''Ukraine War''', '''2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine''', '''War in Ukraine''', and the '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref> is an ongoing military conflict in [[Ukraine]] involving the [[Russian Federation]] and the [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy\|Zelenskyy]] regime of Ukraine.<ref name=":0" /> Ukraine's war effort against Russia has been consistently funded by the [[United States]] and their [[NATO]] allies.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> The war began on February 24, 2022, when Russian troops entered Ukraine, however the operation had been announced the day prior.		The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', also known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''', '''Ukraine War''', '''2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine''', '''War in Ukraine''', and the '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref> is an ongoing military conflict in [[Ukraine]] involving the [[Russian Federation]] and the [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy\|Zelenskyy]] regime of Ukraine.<ref name=":0" /> Ukraine's war effort against Russia has been consistently funded by the [[United States]] and their [[NATO]] allies.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> The war began on February 24, 2022, when Russian troops entered Ukraine, however the operation had been announced the day prior.
	== Background ==		== Background ==
	Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[~~Ukrainian Colour Revolution 2014\|~~Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>		Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>

	=== Operation announced (February 23, 2022) ===		=== Operation announced (February 23, 2022) ===

imported>Tiraspol at 18:26, 15 February 2023

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	The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', also known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''', '''Ukraine War''', '''2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine''', '''War in Ukraine''', and the '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref> is an ongoing military conflict in [[Ukraine]] involving the [[Russian Federation]] and the [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy\|Zelenskyy]] regime of Ukraine.<ref name=":0" /> Ukraine's war effort against Russia has been consistently funded by the [[United States]] and their [[NATO]] allies.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> The war began on February 24, 2022, when Russian troops entered Ukraine, however the operation had been announced the day prior.		The '''Russo-Ukrainian War''', also known as the '''Special Military Operation in Ukraine''', '''Ukraine War''', '''2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine''', '''War in Ukraine''', and the '''NATO War in Ukraine''',<ref>[https://www.conservapedia.com/NATO_war_in_Ukraine NATO war in Ukraine]</ref> is an ongoing military conflict in [[Ukraine]] involving the [[Russian Federation]] and the [[Volodymyr Zelenskyy\|Zelenskyy]] regime of Ukraine.<ref name=":0" /> Ukraine's war effort against Russia has been consistently funded by the [[United States]] and their [[NATO]] allies.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/france-will-increase-financial-aid-ukraine-by-300-mln-macron-tells-donor-2022-05-05/ France will increase financial aid to Ukraine by $300 mln, Macron tells donor conference]</ref><ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-announces-further-1-billion-in-military-support-to-ukraine PM announces further £1 billion in military support to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3138602/us-announces-298-billion-in-aid-to-ukraine/ U.S. Announces $2.98 Billion in Aid to Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3173378/11-billion-in-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/ $1.1 Billion in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine]</ref><ref>[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/9/29/us-senate-approves-12bn-for-ukraine-in-government-funding-bill US Senate approves $12bn for Ukraine in government funding bill]</ref> The war began on February 24, 2022, when Russian troops entered Ukraine, however the operation had been announced the day prior.
	== Background ==		== Background ==
	Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>		Prior to the start of the war, tensions had been building between Russia and Ukraine for eight years over the [[Ukrainian Colour Revolution 2014\|Euromaidan color revolution]] in 2014 that overthrew the democratically-elected government of Ukraine. Following Euromaidan, [[Nazism\|Nazis]] funded by the [[Central Intelligence Agency]] (CIA) seized control of the country.<ref>[https://jacobin.com/2022/02/maidan-protests-neo-nazis-russia-nato-crimea A US-Backed, Far Right–Led Revolution in Ukraine Helped Bring Us to the Brink of War]</ref> The democratically-elected President of Ukraine, [[Viktor Yanukovych]], was exiled to Russia following the coup.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jan/25/ukraine-ex-president-viktor-yanukovych-found-guilty-of-treason Ukraine's ex-president Viktor Yanukovych found guilty of treason]</ref> The post-Euromaidan coup government, controlled by CIA-funded Nazis, began the [[Donbass genocide]] after taking control, persecuting ethnic Russians living in the [[Donbass]] region of the country.<ref>[https://fondfbr.ru/en/articles/donbass-genocide-en/ THE MASS EXTERMINATION OF DONBASS RESIDENTS BY UKRAINIAN SECURITY FORCES HAS ALL THE SIGNS OF GENOCIDE]</ref><ref>[https://tass.com/world/1552099 Ukraine commits genocide in Donbass, says Canadian journalist]</ref>

	=== Operation announced (February 23, 2022) ===		=== Operation announced (February 23, 2022) ===