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The start of war
Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, leading to international condemnation and sanctions -
regaining hope for Ukraine
A blistering Ukrainian counteroffensive in eastern Ukraine recaptures expansive swaths of territory and forces Russian troops to escape the Kharkiv region -
Invasion
Russia launches a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv. -
Back and forth fighting
Back and forth fighting continues in Bakhmut between Russia and Ukraine troops. -
Ready to quit for Russia
Putin claims Russia is "ready to negotiate" with Ukraine, a demand ruled out by leaders in Ukraine.