In the final episode of Ukraine's Story, we will be brought right up to the present day, and talk about the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. It is a complex conflict that arose following Russia's annexation of Crimea. The war escalated in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Donetsk and Luhansk, where pro-Russian separatist movements declared independent republics. The conflict has been characterised by a blend of conventional warfare and irregular tactics, with Russia allegedly supporting the separatists. Despite multiple ceasefire agreements, sporadic fighting and tensions persist, fuelling geopolitical and humanitarian concerns.
But something we today all remember, it is etched into our collective memories, is waking up on 24 February 2022 to see the horrifying images of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which Ukrainians are still to this day trying bravely to repel. We don't know what will happen, but this episode will take you all through the war right up to towards the end of 2023.
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