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The United States notices an unusual Russian movement on the border of Ukraine. This is the first sign of any sort of any beginning conflict at the time. there are about 92,000 Russian troops at the border.

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President Joe Biden speaks with Vladimir Putin to not invade Ukraine, warns there will be "strong economic and other measures". Ukraine rejects a proposition from Russia to not join NATO.

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Russian troops arrive in Belarus, for "military exercises". Ukraine is given $200 million dollars by the US for security aid. NATO orders to put troops on standby in case of an invasion.

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Russian troops begin the invasion of Ukraine, starting with the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Vladimir Putin orders a military operation to demilitarize Ukraine. Putin threatens "consequences you have never seen in history" for anyone who tries to interfere or "create threats for our country".

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Ukrainians are fleeing towards the polish border during the Russian assault. Men of fighting age were not permitted to leave. A large bridge that went over the Irpin river was destroyed, and people were not allowed to cross, which made evacuations harder. Russian forces attacked Mariupol maternity hospital, breaching a promise that they would not attack for a 12 hour period which allowed refugees to escape.

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The region of Kharkiv was taken back from Russian troops by Ukrainian forces. The Russian military was highly criticized for being so unprofessional, which led to less military support. Russia begins mobilization after many defeats in Ukraine, the first time since WWII.

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The Crimea bridge was severely damaged, severing the only connection between Crimea and Russia. Russia began attacks on Ukraine's energy supply, plunging Kyiv into a blackout. Much of the country was left without power and water.

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Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, visited the white house to meet Joe Biden to address the US congress. This was the first trip Zelensky had made to the white house since the beginning of the invasion.

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Joe Biden visits Kyiv, a very symbolic and important visit, his first visit since the start of the war. “One year later, Kyiv stands. And Ukraine stands. Democracy stands,” Biden said.