On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. It was the start of the war. Two years later, the fighting continues and it is unclear when it will end. We present to you five words that describe this conflict.
Invasion
On February 24, 2022, the Russian army entered the Donbass region of Ukraine. It was this invasion that marked the start of the war. Russia considers these territories to belong to it. But quickly Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, declared that it was the entire Ukraine that he wanted to conquer.
Promise
Several countries have promised to help Ukraine by sending it money and weapons to defend itself. Canada, for example, has pledged $2.4 billion. However, the war drags on and money and weapons begin to run out. According to The dutyCanada is slow to keep its promise: only $1 billion has been paid so far, which is affecting security in Ukraine.
Soldiers
It is increasingly difficult for Ukraine to recruit new soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to add 500,000 new people to his army. The Russian army is much bigger. But few Ukrainians volunteer. They say they are afraid of the violence of the fighting.
Courage
The courage of the Ukrainian people surprised the whole world, including the Russians, who believed they would achieve victory in just three days. It takes courage to stay in a country at war. You also need it to leave your house with your family. An estimated 6.5 million Ukrainians have fled to other countries. In two years, Canada welcomed 220,000 Ukrainian refugees.
Time
After two years of war, Ukraine’s soldiers and people are struggling to maintain morale. Besides, you will have noticed that we talk less about this war in the media than before. And as peace seems far away, countries allied to Ukraine are hesitant to continue helping it.
According to the file Ukraine – Two years of war, from Duty
Caroline Bouffard, journalist, The Aces of Info
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