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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley and Joe Sommerlad

Why has Russia invaded Ukraine? The conflict explained

AP

Russia’s long-feared invasion of Ukraine continues to rage following Vladimir Putin’s announcement of his “special military operation” against the country in the early hours of 24 February.

As Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky leads by example from the streets of Kyiv, tirelessly rallying the international community for support, his people mount an impressive resistence, holding back Russia’s armed forces as best they can.

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