Things I already know (Mostly in order by timeline):
- Russia occupied Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.
- Russia invaded Ukraine in February 24, 2022.source needed
- Russia refers to the war as a “special military operation” and purposely avoids using the word “war,” especially for its own people.source needed
- The United States, European Union, NATO, along with other countries, have all given Ukraine aid during the war.