February 24, 2025, marks the 3rd anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war. After more than 1,000 days, Russia launched a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, in which they earlier announced a “special military operation.”
This event marked the beginning of a widespread war all across Ukraine. Many countries have taken action by imposing overwhelming sanctions on Russia including the United States, Canada, and the European Union.
These sanctions affect Russia’s financial, military, and energy zones. Millions of Ukrainians have had to flee their home, seeking refuge in neighboring countries such as Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic.
According to The UN Refugee Agency, an estimate of 10.6 million people are forced to leave their homes. The fighting has taken place in various locations, but key areas include Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Mariupol.
Ukraine has received military assistance from countries all over the world, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy says Ukraine has received an estimated 400 billion euros or, USD 430 billion.
As of right now, peace treaties have been attempted but none have succeeded as a permanent resolution. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for almost three years, causing serious problems for many people.
Despite receiving help from around the world, including military support, Ukraine has not yet found a lasting peace agreement. If you want to dive deeper into more information on the war, you can look at other articles on news websites such as Fox.com, CNN, etc.
