The Russian invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion. It escalated the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, which had begun in 2014 with Russia’s occupation and annexation of Crimea and fighting in eastern Ukraine. The war is ongoing.

The invasion led to extensive fighting, civilian casualties and mass displacement. Attacks on energy infrastructure and other military operations remain part of the conflict. As reflected in the news, the war also involves international tensions over military support and intelligence sharing.