The war between Ukraine and Russia is an ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine that began in 2014 when Russian-backed separatists in the region declared independence from Ukraine. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions of people, and has led to a deep rift between the two countries.
One of the main triggers for the conflict was the 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia. Crimea is a peninsula located in the Black Sea that was historically part of Ukraine but was annexed by Russia in 2014. The annexation was met with widespread international condemnation, and the United States and European Union imposed economic sanctions on Russia in response.
The conflict in eastern Ukraine has been characterized by heavy fighting between Ukrainian government forces and Russian-backed separatists, as well as by ongoing efforts to negotiate a resolution to the conflict. Despite numerous attempts at peace talks, the conflict has persisted, with intermittent outbreaks of violence and ongoing tensions between the two sides.
The war has had a devastating impact on the people of Ukraine and the region, with thousands of casualties and the displacement of millions of people. It has also had significant economic and political consequences, with Ukraine experiencing economic turmoil and political instability as a result of the conflict.
